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[Arianespace] MTG-I2 launch thread
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threelonmusketeers sh.itjust.works threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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Scheduled for (UTC) 2026-08-27 16:10:00
Scheduled for (local) 2026-08-27 08:53:00 (GFT)
Launch site ELA-4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana, France
Launch vehicle Ariane 62
Payload MTG-I2 (Meteosat-14)
Mass 3760 kg
Target orbit GTO

Ariane 62 consists of:

  • SRBs: P120C or P160C (Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene / ammonium perchlorate / aluminium)
  • Stage 1: Vulcain 2.1 (LOX / LH2)
  • Stage 2: Vinci (LOX / LH2)

Livestreams

Stream Link
ESA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzytcrGSqUU
Arianespace (English) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLTbPdGfMJw
Arianespace (Français) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEB-VbMwBuY
Space Affairs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX4KRrrZ7Fk
Spaceflight Now https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceflightNowVideo/streams
NASASpaceflight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF4s2Zga3uw
The Launch Pad https://www.youtube.com/@TheLaunchPad/streams
International Rocket Launches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awDheWg4bZA

Stats

☑️ 6th launch of the Ariane 62 configuration

☑️ 4th Ariane 6 mission of 2026, 9th overall

☑️ 4th ESA mission of 2026, 310th overall

Payload info

MTG-I2 (Meteosat-14)

MTG (Meteosat Third Generation) is the follow-up system to the Meteosat MSG series of geostationary satellites.

The satellite system will consist of a twin configuration of 3-axis-stabilised satellites: the Imaging mission satellite (MTG-I) and the Sounding mission satellite (MTG-S).

The payload proposed for MTG-I consists of the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI), Lightning Imager (LI), Data Collection System (DCS), and search and rescue (GEOSAR).

The FCI is expected to outperform MSG Spinning and Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI) observations on clouds, aerosol, moisture, and fire by adding new channels in the solar domain and by improving temporal, spatial, and radiometric resolution. For instance, the FCI in its High-Resolution Fast Imagery mode focusing on Europe/North Africa with a resolution down to 500 meters and a repeat cycle of 2.5 minutes will produce the greatest benefits to Nowcasting services.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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Nominal liftoff and SRB separation!
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#3 · (edited) Quote Reply

Stage 1 Vulcain shutdown and stage separation.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#4 · (edited) Quote Reply

Stage 2 Vinci ignition.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#5 · Quote Reply

Nominal Vinci engine shutdown.
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threelonmusketeers Moderator threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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#6 · Quote Reply

Satellite separation confirmed!
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