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    • Title MetOp-C arrives at Cayenne
    • Released 09/07/2018 8:37 am
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      The MetOp-C satellite arrives in French Guiana, where it will be prepared for liftoff later this year.

      MetOp-C is the third polar-orbiting satellite in the Meteorological Operational satellite programme. The satellites are dedicated to operational meteorology from polar orbit, marking a new era in global weather prediction and climate monitoring. 

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