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Arianespace schedules MTG-I2 launch for Aug. 27 using Ariane 62

Arianespace has set Aug. 27 as the date for its fourth Ariane 6 launch of the year, deploying a dedicated Ariane 62 configuration (two boosters). The mission will send the second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite, MTG-I2, into orbit.

Discovered 2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00 | 2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Sets the pace for Ariane 6 operations, with a fourth launch of the year planned using a specific Ariane 62 (two-booster) configuration.
  • Advances European weather-observation capability with the Aug. 27 deployment of the MTG-I2 imager, a key component of the Meteosat Third Generation program.
  • Provides near-term delivery timing and configuration details that affect payload integration, mission risk planning, and downstream service continuity for MTG users.

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2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00
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