🚀 The launch window is set. The launch window is now confirmed for Ariane 6's next mission, dedicated to the launch of the MTG-I2 satellite. Liftoff is scheduled for August 27, 2026, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, within the following window: - 16:10 – 18:40 (Washington, D.C.) - 17:10 – 19:40 (Kourou) - 20:10 – 22:40 (UTC) - 22:10 – 00:40 (Paris - August 28) Launching aboard Ariane 6, MTG-I2 will strengthen Europe's next-generation geostationary meteorological satellite system, providing enhanced imagery for the early detection of severe storms, weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Designated VA270, this mission will be Ariane 6's fourth launch of the year and its first mission to geostationary transfer orbit. The launch campaign is underway. Stay tuned. #LaunchingAmbitions #Ariane6 #VA270 #MTGI2 @eumetsat @esa @Thales_Alenia_S @ArianeGroup @CNES #csg

🚀 Some moments deserve a second look. Mission VA270 marked Ariane 6's first flight to geostationary transfer orbit, successfully delivering the MTG-I2 meteorological satellite into its planned trajectory. Relive lift-off through our official photographs from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. #Arianespace #VA270 #Ariane6 @eumetsat @esa @Thales_Alenia_S @ArianeGroup @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

✅ Mission accomplished for VA270. Arianespace has successfully launched MTG-I2 aboard Ariane 6, completing its first mission to geostationary transfer orbit. The MTG-I2 satellite has been developed by ESA for EUMETSAT and built by a European industrial consortium led by Thales Alenia Space, with OHB System and Leonardo as main partners. The MTG-I2 satellite will strengthen Europe's next-generation geostationary meteorological satellite system, supporting weather forecasting, climate monitoring and the early detection of severe weather events. This successful mission is the result of the expertise and commitment of the teams at Arianespace, ESA, EUMETSAT and the European industrial consortium, working together to ensure the continuity of Europe's operational meteorological services. Read the full press release: arianespace.pulse.ly/o27pphd… #Arianespace #VA270 #Ariane6 @eumetsat @esa @Thales_Alenia_S @ArianeGroup @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

🚀 The countdown is entering its final phase. The Mobile Gantry has been retracted, revealing Ariane 62 on the launch pad in its flight configuration for mission VA270. The Mobile Gantry protects the launcher and provides teams with access throughout the preparation campaign. Once its role is complete, it is moved away to clear the pad ahead of the final launch operations. With Ariane 6 now fully exposed on the launch pad, all eyes are on lift-off. 🚀 Launch day. 🗓️ August 27th, 2026 🕒 Launch window: - 16:10 – 18:40 (Washington, D.C.) - 17:10 – 19:40 (Kourou) - 20:10 – 22:40 (UTC) - 22:10 – 00:40 (Paris - August 28) #Arianespace #VA270 #Ariane6 @eumetsat @esa @Thales_Alenia_S @ArianeGroup @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

🎥 Join us live for mission VA270. Today, Arianespace will launch the MTG-I2 meteorological satellite aboard Ariane 6 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Developed through the long-standing partnership between ESA and EUMETSAT, MTG-I2 will strengthen Europe's next-generation geostationary meteorological satellite system, providing enhanced imagery for the early detection of severe storms, weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Follow our live broadcast to experience every key moment of the mission, from the final countdown to satellite separation, and hear from the experts supporting Ariane 6's first mission to geostationary transfer orbit. 📅 Launch date: August 27, 2026 🕒 Launch window: - 16:10 – 18:40 (Washington, D.C.) - 17:10 – 19:40 (Kourou) - 20:10 – 22:40 (UTC) - 22:10 – 00:40 (Paris - August 28) Live coverage begins 25 minutes before the opening of the launch window. 📺 Watch the live broadcast here: pulse.pulse.ly/fxkcsuvgek We look forward to sharing this mission with you. #Arianespace #VA270 #Ariane6 @eumetsat @esa @Thales_Alenia_S @ArianeGroup @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

🚀✨ Relive the moment! Watch the replay of #Ariane6 lifting off on mission #VA265, carrying #Sentinel1D from Europe’s Spaceport 🌍. 🛰 Part of the EU’s #Copernicus programme, Sentinel-1D will deliver all-weather, day & night radar imagery of Earth. ▶️ Replay below

Flight #VA263 now scheduled on March 6, 2025 The investigations carried out on the ground means interfacing with the launcher following the launch attempt on March 3, now enable Arianespace to target a launch on March 6 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou French Guiana (4:24 pm UTC)