Ariane 62 — mission imagery
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Metop-SG A2

Ariane 62ArianespaceAriane Launch Area 4
Q2 2032 · Date and time TBD
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NextVulcain 2.1 IgnitionT-00:07

Time to launch

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Q2 2032Exact time confirmed closer to launch
Launch Window Confidence
46% — Uncertain

Mission Brief

Third of EUMETSAT's second generation of Metop weather satellites.

PayloadMetop-SG A2
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerCopernicus
Stages2
PadAriane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

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Vulcain 2.1 Ignition

Main-stage Vulcain 2.1 engine ignition before liftoff

T-00:07
11:59 PM UTC
  • Vulcain 2.1 IgnitionT-00:07

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Ariane Launch Area 4

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
5.256°N
Longitude
52.787°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

Ariane 62

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Height63 m
LEO Payload10,900 kg
Launches356
Successes312

Provider

Arianespace

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.