New ESA Satellite Sends Back First Science Data

New ESA Satellite Sends Back First Science Data

The spacecraft had its first four instruments activated this week

EUMETSAT Takes Over Control of MetOp-B Satellite

EUMETSAT Takes Over Control of MetOp-B Satellite

ESA recently finished the post-launch testing and commissioning phases

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 18th, 2012
ESA's MetOp-B Weather Satellite Launches Successfully

ESA's MetOp-B Weather Satellite Launches Successfully

The spacecraft will improve Europe's climate research capabilities

MetOp-B Weather Satellite Sealed Inside Its Rocket

MetOp-B Weather Satellite Sealed Inside Its Rocket

Launch is currently scheduled to occur in less than a week

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 8th, 2012
Advanced Weather Satellite Ready to Launch This Month

Advanced Weather Satellite Ready to Launch This Month

The European spacecraft will use a polar orbit around Earth

Metop-B Satellite Will Launch in Mid-September

Metop-B Satellite Will Launch in Mid-September

ESA says it's unwilling to take any chances with the spacecraft

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 30th, 2012
Launch of New European Weather Satellite Delayed

Launch of New European Weather Satellite Delayed

Russians announced a change in plans three weeks before takeoff

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 20th, 2012
ESA MetOp-B Satellite Is Being Assembled in Kazakhstan

ESA MetOp-B Satellite Is Being Assembled in Kazakhstan

The spacecraft was recently delivered to a Russian spaceport