EUMETSAT Takes Control of MTG-S1 Spacecraft

Meteosat Third Generation Sounder 1 Satellite Launched July 1st

Jul 23, 2025

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After more than two weeks of complex maneuvering, precise positioning and meticulous checks, EUMETSAT has assumed control of the Meteosat Third Generation Sounder 1 (MTG-S1) spacecraft, the latest addition to its fleet of geostationary meteorological satellites.

“The successful completion of the LEOP confirms that the MTG-S1 satellite platform is functio…

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