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Meteosat-10 is a European weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT and launched in July 2012. It is part of the Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) series of spin-stabilized spacecraft stationed in geostationary orbit over the prime meridian. Equipped with the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI), the satellite provides continuous meteorological data and atmospheric monitoring for Europe, Africa, and the surrounding oceans.
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Who operates the Meteosat-10 weather satellite?
Meteosat-10 is operated by EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. It is part of the second generation of Meteosat satellites designed to monitor European and African weather.
Where is Meteosat-10 positioned in orbit?
The satellite operates in a geostationary orbit positioned directly over the prime meridian at zero degrees longitude. This strategic location provides continuous imagery of Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean.
When was Meteosat-10 launched?
Meteosat-10 was successfully launched in July 2012 from the Guiana Space Centre aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. It quickly became a primary operational weather satellite for European meteorologists.
What imaging capabilities does Meteosat-10 have?
It is equipped with the Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI), which provides high-resolution images in 12 spectral channels. This allows the satellite to track cloud formations, measure atmospheric temperatures, and monitor severe storms.
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