MetOp-SG
MetOp-SG
Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
MetOp-SG
Designation
MetOp-SG
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Airbus
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The European Space Agency (ESA) MetOp-SG is a meteorological satellite program utilizing polar orbiting to provide continuous weather forecast in the 2024-2045 timeframe. The MetOp-SG constellation includes six spacecraft with three of model A and another three of model B. Model A carries optical instruments and atmospheric sounds while Model B carries microwave instruments. The first satellite is slated for launch into polar orbit in 2024.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
831.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Active
Origin
France, Germany, United Kingdom
Contractor
Airbus
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
September 2025
Total Production
6
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight
4,000 kilogram
Performance — Orbit
831 kilometer
Time — Service Life
7.5 year
Details
Country of Origin
France
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004170
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
—
Height
—
Weight
4000 kg
Operators (1)
France
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