MetOp-A
MetOp
Credit: ESA
Mission:
MetOp-A
RAL Space Involvement:
AIV
Subject:
Earth
Main Objectives:
To monitor our climate and improve weather forecasting
Launch Date:
19/10/2006
Contact:
Graham Toplis
Current Phase:
On-going
Description:
Europe's first polar-orbiting satellite dedicated to operational meteorology. It is the first of 3 satellites to be launched sequentially over 14 years.
Further Project Information:
ESA (link opens in a new window)
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