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MTG-I2 successfully launched: Europe's new weather satellite constellation is now complete

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28 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Europe has completed its Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) weather satellite constellation with the successful launch of MTG-I2, enhancing weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and environmental observation with advanced imaging and sounding capabilities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Govtech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Europe’s complete MTG satellite constellation opens a new era for high-frequency, high-resolution weather data critical to meteorological services and climate monitoring. You should explore partnerships to leverage this data for advanced environmental and safety applications now unlocked by this reliable European space infrastructure.

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