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Meteosat Second Generation Programme

A joint EUMETSAT–ESA programme that developed and operates four second-generation Meteosat spacecraft and their ground system, providing continuous geostationary weather imagery, rapid scanning, climate observations, data collection, and search-and-rescue relay services.

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MSG
Domains
spaceflight
Name
Meteosat Second Generation Programme
Status
active

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Description
A joint EUMETSAT–ESA programme that developed and operates four second-generation Meteosat spacecraft and their ground system, providing continuous geostationary weather imagery, rapid scanning, climate observations, data collection, and search-and-rescue relay services.
Start Date
1994

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 10:28:51 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 10:28:51 UTC

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