Satellite
MetOp-B
MetOp-B is a satellite going round the Earth.
Europe's polar weather satellite. Its soundings do more for a 3-day forecast than any other instrument.
See it live
Where it is right now is on the live 3D map.
Key facts
- Catalogue number (NORAD)
- 38771
How the map draws it
Drawn as MetOp-B · shape built from published dimensions and pictures; details simplified.