Europe launches first geostationary atmospheric sounder to boost extreme weather forecasts
Monday, 14 July 2025 () Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 11, 2025
Europe has advanced its ability to track extreme weather with the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation Sounder 1 (MTG-S1), the continent's first geostationary meteorological sounder. The satellite will deliver critical atmospheric data that supports earlier and more accurate weather alerts, helping to safeguard people, infrastructure, and economies. MTG-S1 lifted off on 1 July 2025 and
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