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Metop-B

Metop-B

Satellite Europe 2010S Weather Polar Orbit Eumetsat

Metop-B is the second satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System, launched on September 17, 2012 aboard a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur into a Sun-synchronous polar orbit at approximately 817 km altitude. It carries the same suite of instruments as Metop-A, including the IASI infrared sounder, AMSU-A micro...

8.3 Great

apps Top Metop-B Alternatives

The top alternative to Metop-B in 2026 is WorldView-3 with a score of 9.1/10, followed by TanDEM-X (9.1) and Himawari-8 (9.0).

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WorldView-3

WorldView-3

WorldView-3 is a high-resolution commercial Earth observation satellite operated by Maxar and launched in 2014. It provi...

High Resolution 2010S Polar Orbit Maxar
9.1 Excellent
2
TanDEM-X

TanDEM-X

TanDEM-X (Terrain Digital Elevation Model) is a German radar satellite launched in 2010 by the German Aerospace Center (...

2010S Sar Polar Orbit Airbus Dlr
9.1 Excellent
3
Himawari-8

Himawari-8

Himawari-8 is a Japanese geostationary meteorological satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Launched in...

Japan Geostationary 2010S Weather
9.0 Excellent
4
GOES-R (GOES-16)

GOES-R (GOES-16)

GOES-16, the first satellite of the GOES-R series, is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic...

Geostationary 2010S Weather Noaa
9.0 Excellent
5
Sentinel-2B

Sentinel-2B

Sentinel-2B is an Earth observation satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of the Copernicus Prog...

2010S Esa Earth Observation Polar Orbit
8.9 Great
6
CryoSat-2

CryoSat-2

CryoSat-2 is an Earth observation satellite developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and launched in 2010. Its prima...

Radar 2010S Esa Polar Orbit
8.8 Great
7
Himawari-9

Himawari-9

Himawari-9 is a geostationary meteorological satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Launched in 2016, it...

Japan Geostationary 2010S Weather
8.7 Great
8
NOAA-20

NOAA-20

NOAA-20 is a polar-orbiting environmental monitoring satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ...

2010S Weather Noaa Polar Orbit
8.6 Great
9
ALOS-2

ALOS-2

ALOS-2 (Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2) is a Japanese Earth observation satellite operated by JAXA and launched in...

Japan 2010S Jaxa Sar
8.6 Great
10
NOAA-21

NOAA-21

NOAA-21 is an environmental monitoring satellite launched in 2022 as the second spacecraft in the Joint Polar Satellite...

2020S Weather Noaa Polar Orbit
8.5 Great
11
Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2

The Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) is a NASA satellite launched in 2014 to measure global atmospheric carbon diox...

Nasa 2010S CO2 Polar Orbit
8.4 Great
12
Sentinel-3B

Sentinel-3B

Sentinel-3B is an Earth observation satellite operated by the European Space Agency as part of the Copernicus Programme,...

2010S Esa Earth Observation Polar Orbit
8.3 Great
13
Metop-A

Metop-A

Metop-A was the first satellite in Europe's EUMETSAT Polar System, launched on October 19, 2006 aboard a Soyuz rocket fr...

Europe 2000S Weather Polar Orbit
8.3 Great
14
Metop-C

Metop-C

Metop-C is a meteorological satellite launched in November 2018 from French Guiana, serving as the third and final compo...

Europe 2010S Weather Polar Orbit
8.2 Great
15
Meteosat-11

Meteosat-11

Meteosat-11 is an EUMETSAT second-generation (MSG) geostationary weather satellite launched on July 15, 2015 aboard an A...

Europe Geostationary 2010S Weather
8.1 Great
16
Cartosat-3

Cartosat-3

Cartosat-3 is an Indian high-resolution Earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on November 27, 2019 from Satish Dh...

High Resolution India 2010S Isro
8.1 Great
17
Meteosat-10

Meteosat-10

Meteosat-10 is a European weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT and launched in July 2012. It is part of the Meteosat S...

Europe Geostationary 2010S Weather
8.0 Great
18
Fengyun-3D

Fengyun-3D

Fengyun-3D is a Chinese polar-orbiting meteorological satellite launched in 2017 by the China National Space Administrat...

China 2010S Weather Cma
7.7 Good
19
Meteor-M No.2-2

Meteor-M No.2-2

Meteor-M No.2-2 is a Russian polar-orbiting meteorological satellite launched in July 2019. It was launched to replace i...

Russia 2010S Weather Roscosmos
7.1 Good
20
Meteor-M No.2

Meteor-M No.2

Meteor-M No.2 is a Russian polar-orbiting meteorological satellite launched in July 2014 to support operational weather...

Russia 2010S Weather Roscosmos
7.0 Good

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Metop-B Action
WorldView-3
WorldView-3
Satellite High Resolution 2010S Polar Orbit
9.1 Excellent +0.8 Compare
TanDEM-X
TanDEM-X
Satellite 2010S Sar Polar Orbit
9.1 Excellent +0.8 Compare
Himawari-8
Himawari-8
Satellite Japan Geostationary 2010S
9.0 Excellent +0.7 Compare
GOES-R (GOES-16)
GOES-R (GOES-16)
Satellite Geostationary 2010S Weather
9.0 Excellent +0.7 Compare
Sentinel-2B
Sentinel-2B
Satellite 2010S Esa Earth Observation
8.9 Great +0.6 Compare
CryoSat-2
CryoSat-2
Satellite Radar 2010S Esa
8.8 Great +0.5 Compare
Himawari-9
Himawari-9
Satellite Japan Geostationary 2010S
8.7 Great +0.4 Compare
NOAA-20
NOAA-20
Satellite 2010S Weather Noaa
8.6 Great +0.3 Compare
ALOS-2
ALOS-2
Satellite Japan 2010S Jaxa
8.6 Great +0.3 Compare
NOAA-21
NOAA-21
Satellite 2020S Weather Noaa
8.5 Great +0.2 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Metop-B?
The top alternatives to Metop-B in 2026 include WorldView-3, TanDEM-X, Himawari-8, GOES-R (GOES-16), Sentinel-2B. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Metop-B compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Metop-B scores 8.3/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Metop-B worth it in 2026?
Metop-B scores 8.3/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Satellite category. However, alternatives like WorldView-3 may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Metop-B?
Several alternatives to Metop-B offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Metop-B?
Common reasons users look for Metop-B alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Metop-B are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Metop-B in the Satellite category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Metop-B alternative has the highest rating?
WorldView-3 currently holds the highest rating among Metop-B alternatives with a score of 9.1/10.
Can I use WorldView-3 instead of Metop-B?
WorldView-3 is one of the top-rated alternatives to Metop-B. While they serve similar purposes in the Satellite space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Metop-B?
Pricing varies among Metop-B alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Satellite category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Metop-B alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Metop-B vs WorldView-3: which is better?
Metop-B scores 8.3/10 while WorldView-3 scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Metop-B vs TanDEM-X: which is better?
Metop-B scores 8.3/10 while TanDEM-X scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Metop-B vs Himawari-8: which is better?
Metop-B scores 8.3/10 while Himawari-8 scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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