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Ariane 62 | MTG-I2
Ariane 62 is set to launch Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 on Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
To Be DeterminedArianespace
Liftoff in
30days
10hrs
33min
NET Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Ariane 62Vehicle
ArianespaceProvider
Ariane Launch Area 4Pad
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Ariane 62 to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Ariane 62 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
MTG-I2
Third of EUMETSAT's third generation of weather satellite.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 launch?
Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Ariane 62 | MTG-I2?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Ariane 62 | MTG-I2?
Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 is an Arianespace mission flying on a Ariane 62.
Where does Ariane 62 | MTG-I2 launch from?
It lifts off from Ariane Launch Area 4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.