MetOp-A
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Europe's first polar-orbiting satellite dedicated to operational meteorology. It is the first of 3 satellites to be launched sequentially over 14 years.

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A satellite in Earth's orbit.

​​MetOp​ satellite

Credit: ESA​
RAL Space Involvement

AIV

Subject
Earth Observation

Main Objectives
To monitor our climate and improve weather forecasting

Launch Date
19/10/2006

Partners
ESA, EUMETSAT, NOAA

Further Project Information
EUMETSAT

ESA

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