Europe’s New Weather Satellite Unveils First Images, Boosting Forecasts for Europe & North Africa
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released the first two images captured by its next-generation weather satellite, the Meteosat Third Generation-Sounder (MTG-S). These images were unveiled on January 27, 2026, during the European Space Conference in Brussels.
Showcasing the satellite’s capabilities, the visuals demonstrate the mission’s ability to provide detailed temperature and humidity data. This advanced data is poised to significantly enhance the accuracy of weather forecasts across Europe and northern Africa, enabling earlier detection of extreme weather events and improving predictive models.
The MTG-S mission represents a leap forward in Earth observation, with ESA aiming to leverage its enhanced data to deepen scientific understanding and bolster efforts in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
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