MSG-3 set to ensure quality of Europe's weather service from geostationary orbit
Friday, July 6, 2012 - 07:31
in Earth & Climate
The latest weather satellite in Europes highly successful Meteosat second-generation series is on its way after lifting off on an Ariane 5 at 21:36 GMT (23:36 CEST) on Thursday, 5 July from Europes Spaceport at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellites sensors will ensure that Europe and Africa continue to receive up-to-date weather coverage.