PADAriane Launch Area 4
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Third of EUMETSAT’s third generation of weather satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 62AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
MTG-I2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer 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: a57aed97-b94f-42e1-905e-9421dbd96ac8
Reported date: Aug 27, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(58 days)
Jun 12, 2026 at 14:09 UTCJun 30, 2026 00:00 → Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Ariane 62 →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
62
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
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.
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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 launch?
The Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 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 MTG-I2?
The Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 mission uses the Ariane 62 rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 62 has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 4 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is MTG-I2 going to?
The MTG-I2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching MTG-I2?
The Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 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
Jun 12, 2026 14:09 UTC
Launch delayed by 58 days
Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 5, 2026 10:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 5, 2026 10:03 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 27, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Sep 4, 2025 09:35 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: a57aed97-b94f-42e1-905e-9421dbd96ac8
●Spaceflight News API9 minutes ago
2 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79
Mission Profile
MTG-I2 is a Ariane 62 mission operated by Arianespace set to lift off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on August 27, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit.