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Meteor-M No.2

6.95

Fair

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Satellite Russia 2010s Weather Roscosmos Polar Orbit

description Meteor-M No.2 Overview

Meteor-M No.2 is a Russian polar-orbiting meteorological satellite launched in July 2014 to support operational weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Operated by Roscosmos, the satellite carries an array of advanced instruments, including microwave radiometers, infrared sounders, and multispectral imaging systems. These instruments collect atmospheric and surface data crucial for storm tracking, environmental analysis, and global weather modeling. The spacecraft was designed to replace older Russian weather satellites and maintain domestic meteorological capabilities.

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Meteor-M No.2 ranks #161 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind Intelsat IS-39, ahead of Sentinel-1B.

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How good is Meteor-M No.2?

Meteor-M No.2 scores 6.95/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Satellite category. Useful Russian polar meteorological satellite, but system reliability and data reputation trail NOAA and Metop counterparts.

What are the best alternatives to Meteor-M No.2?

See our alternatives page for Meteor-M No.2 for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: SRTM, CORONA (KH-4), TanDEM-X.

How does Meteor-M No.2 compare to SRTM?

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Is Meteor-M No.2 worth it in 2026?

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