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MetOp-SG-B1 weather satellite reaches Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana
Second MetOp-SG weather satellite arrived in French Guiana after a 10-day Atlantic crossing and is set for an Ariane 6 launch expected by the end of the year.
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The MetOp-SG-B1 weather satellite has arrived at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana after a 10-day voyage from Bordeaux. It will be stored briefly before launch preparations begin for an Ariane 6 flight expected at the end of the year.
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