ARIANESPACE
Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1
—
—
Nov 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
▸ Flight profile›
Initializing Launch Globe…
PADAriane Launch Area 4
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Second of EUMETSAT’s second generation of Metop weather satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 62AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Metop-SG B1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 4LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 22e117bf-041c-49d5-9d09-7b180036e143
Reported date: Nov 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
LAUNCH MAP
PAD WEATHER
Loading weather…
CAN YOU SEE THIS LAUNCH?
Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are
VEHICLE — Ariane 62 →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
62
FLIGHTS
6
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Ariane 6 family is currently under development by the European Space Agency, with two variations including the Ariane 62 with two solid boosters intended for government and scientific missions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 launch?
The Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 is scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Metop-SG B1?
The Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 mission uses the Ariane 62 rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 62 has flown 6 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 4 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Metop-SG B1 going to?
The Metop-SG B1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Metop-SG B1?
The Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 62 | Metop-SG B1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Aug 31, 2026 11:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Aug 31, 2026 11:33 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 30, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 22e117bf-041c-49d5-9d09-7b180036e143
●Open-Meteo Weather3 weeks ago
Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79
Mission Profile
Metop-SG B1 is a Ariane 62 mission operated by Arianespace set to lift off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on November 30, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit.