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MTG-I2 satellite delivers remarkable first images, capturing a weather view of Europe every 2.5 minutes

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Briefings

EUMETSAT launched the Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2) on August 27, 2026, delivering the first images from its Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) system. The satellite provides high-resolution weather observations of Europe every 2.5 minutes, enabling forecasters to monitor fast-developing hazards and issue earlier warnings. This marks a significant advancement in European meteorological capabilities.

Key points

• The Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2) satellite was launched on August 27, 2026, by EUMETSAT.
• The Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) system on MTG-I2 delivers high-resolution observations of Europe every 2.5 minutes.

Context

EUMETSAT is the European Union's meteorological satellite agency responsible for providing forecasters with high-resolution observations of Europe. The new satellite aims to support earlier, more precise weather warnings for fast-developing hazards.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the initial launch and the first image release. It does not include operational data, historical performance, or future mission outcomes. The 2.5-minute observation frequency is a capability, not a confirmed historical record.

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