Meteorological Operational Satellite A (MetOp-A) is Europe’s first polar orbiting satellite dedicated to meteorology. Operating at a much lower altitude than geostationary satellites, MetOp-A compliments meteorological satellites of NOAA and other organizations.
Launch: October 2006Operating Network: Near Space Network
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