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Ariane 62 | MTG-I2
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Aug 27, 2026 at 20:11 UTC
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PADAriane Launch Area 4
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
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
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a57aed97-b94f-42e1-905e-9421dbd96ac8
Reported date: Aug 27, 2026 at 20:11 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEAug 27, 2026 at 21:03 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 27, 2026 at 20:13 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 3, 2026 at 17:08 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(20.2 hrs)
Aug 3, 2026 at 17:08 UTCAug 27, 2026 00:00 → Aug 27, 2026 20:10 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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
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.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
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 8:11 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
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 6 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
Aug 27, 2026 21:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Aug 27, 2026 21:03 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 27, 2026 20:48 UTC
MTG-I2 completes Europeu2019s latest weather trioThe second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2) has been launched on board Ariane 6, flight VA270, from Europeu2019s Spaceport in French Guiana. It will…
ESA
Aug 27, 2026 20:13 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 27, 2026 07:00 UTC
MTG-I2 ready for launch on Ariane 6The Meteosat Third Generation Imager2 satellite (MTG-I2) has been encapsulated inside the Ariane 6 fairing and is in place on its launch pad. It is…
ESA
Aug 26, 2026 11:00 UTC
MTG-I2 ready for launchThe Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 (MTG-I2) satellite, is ready for launch on board an Ariane 6u00a0launcher from Europeu2019s Spaceport in French Guiana. Lift off is scheduled…
ESA
Aug 24, 2026 08:14 UTC
Watch live: MTG-I2 set for liftoffThe next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2) is set for liftoff on flight VA270 on an Ariane 6, from Europeu2019s Spaceport in French Guiana.…
ESA
Aug 19, 2026 15:00 UTC
Replay: MTG-I2 pre-launch media briefingOn Wednesday 19 August, media representatives were invited to a media briefing ahead of the launch of the next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2).…
ESA
Aug 3, 2026 17:08 UTC
Launch delayed by 20.2 hours
Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Aug 27, 2026 20:10 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 3, 2026 17:08 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 7, 2026 08:00 UTC
Unpacking Europeu2019s new weather imagersThe second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2) has begun its launch campaign, during which it will go through final inspections before being fitted inside…
ESA
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 20:11 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Sep 4, 2025 09:35 UTC
Second MTG-Imager satellite passes thermal vacuum testThe second of the Meteosat Third Generation Imagers, MTG-I2, has passed some important milestones in the cleanroom facilities at Thales Alenia Space in Cannes, southern…
ESA
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: a57aed97-b94f-42e1-905e-9421dbd96ac8
●Spaceflight News API11 minutes ago
8 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 5.26, -52.79
Mission Profile
MTG-I2 was a Ariane 62 mission operated by Arianespace that lifted off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana on August 27, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.