# MTG-I2 satellite delivers remarkable first images, capturing a weather view of Europe every 2.5 minutes

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- Published: 2026-11-06T19:40:10+00:00
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Europe's meteorological satellite agency, EUMETSAT, has released the first image from the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) on board Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2), just over two months after the satellite's launch on Aug. 27, 2026. The satellite will provide forecasters with high-resolution observations of Europe every 2.5 minutes. This unprecedented frequency will help forecasters moni

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