Suggested Edit for Satellite
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Name METOP-B
NORAD ID 38771
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names -
Description Europe's first polar-orbiting meteorological satellite (EUMETSAT). With a 14 year life expectancy it delivers atmospheric, land mass and sea surface information as well as being able to collect data from ground and sea based measuring stations and to transmit rescue signals.
Owner/Operator ESA
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website https://www.eumetsat.int/our-satellites/metop-series
Dashboard URL https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Operations/METOP/status.html
Launch Date Sept. 17, 2012, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image METOP-B
Field Previous Suggested
Owner/Operator - ESA
Website - https://www.eumetsat.int/our-satellites/metop-series
Dashboard URL - https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Operations/METOP/status.html
Launch Date - Sept. 17, 2012, midnight