iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

That’s a wrap on #EMSC2026! 🥂 Congratulats to our Early Career Scientist Initiative award winners recognised during the closing ceremony! 👏 Thank you to all speakers & attendees who joined us in Darmstadt to celebrate 40 years of EUMETSAT. Here’s to the future of EO - see you in Lisbon in 2027!

181

You did it! 🥳 Thanks for helping us complete our paint by numbers poster! We think it looks pretty awesome 🤩

🌀 Captured by Meteosat-12 on 24 September, this image shows Tropical Storm Fay moving across the Atlantic Ocean. Forming south-west of the Azores on 20 September, Fay became the sixth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Find out more at our Image of the Week: bit.ly/4iNXufw

083

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 24/09/2026

Final day at the EUMETSAT Conference! 🛰️ We open with "Extreme Events in a Changing Climate," exploring what decades of satellite data reveal about severe weather with Stockholm University & HES-SO. 📺 Stream live: youtube.com/live/FLw-ayt...

170

What a fantastic Day 4 at #EMSC2026! 📡✨ From ocean data to mapping out satellite technology trends, today brought great vision for the future. Tonight, guests will take in the sights of Darmstadt! 🌆🥂 Missed this morning’s plenary? Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTCb...

031

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 24/09/2026

"Ice, ocean, life: 40 years of polar observation" 🧊❄️ Missed last night’s discussion with polar explorer Jean-Louis Etienne & glaciologist Heidi Sevestre? 📸 Browse the full photo gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5KUG 🎥 Watch the full recording: youtu.be/pe3J0LUfHx8

052

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 24/09/2026

Day 4 at the EUMETSAT Conference starts now! Today’s plenary covers ocean data for our future with Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Mercator Ocean & Institute of Oceanography & Fisheries. 🌊📊 We're also looking ahead at future instrument trends & cloud tech. 📺 Stream: youtube.com/live/KTCbuHt...

281

What happens in remote polar & oceanic regions directly influences weather patterns, sea level rise & climate stability globally 🌍 Thanks to Jean-Louis Étienne, Heidi Sevestre & Mark Higgins for an inspiring 40th anniversary discussion! Catch the replay: www.youtube.com/live/Qyctx0I...

094

🔴 LIVE TONIGHT AT 19:00 CEST: Ice, Ocean, Life: 40 years of polar observation 🧊❄️ Join polar explorer Dr Jean-Louis Etienne, glaciologist Dr Heidi Sevestre & EUMETSAT’s Dr Mark Higgins as field science meets 40 years of satellite data. 🔗 Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/Qyctx0I...

141

To mark #EMSC2026, DWD President Sarah Jones highlighted 40 years of partnership with EUMETSAT. 🛰️⚡ Satellite data feeds ~80% of DWD's global prediction models, with new #MTG & Metop-SG capabilities turning space-based observations into life-saving weather warnings. Read: bit.ly/4xAJZmV

170

A look back at today’s ECSI Lunchtime Career Dialogues! 🥪✨ Early career scientists gathered over lunch for rotating discussions with senior professionals, exploring paths in academia, industry & beyond. Thanks to all our experts & participants for the great conversations!

140

Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍂🌍 Additionally, here is a 06:00 view from Meteosat-12 (MTG-I1) shows the terminator line running straight top-to-bottom across Earth, using a grayscale infrared (IR10.5) layer to reveal nighttime clouds!

2198

Don’t forget you can stop by our booth to chat with EUMETSAT staff at any time! There are plenty of experts on hand to answer your questions 👋

What is the ocean telling us? 🌊 Day 3 opens with a focus on satellites, AI, and a changing climate, featuring insights from CMCC. 💡 Early Career Scientists: Don’t forget the lunchtime Career Dialogues at 12:30 CEST! 📺 Stream live: youtube.com/live/sAKSsT-...

070

Here’s how we closed Day 2 at #EMSC2026! ⚡ Severe storms & lightning activity with MTG LI, microwave imaging, & EUMETSAT/NOAA JPS 🔥 Real-world impact on wildfire detection & rainfall seasonality 📊 Fast-paced poster lightning talks & evening poster session 🧁 #EUMETSAT40 cupcakes See you tomorrow! 🛰️

🤝 Strengthening global partnerships for Earth observation! At #EMSC2026, Tomomi Nio (JAXA) and Phil Evans (EUMETSAT) officially signed the extended EUMETSAT-JAXA cooperation agreement, marking an exciting new chapter in our collaboration. 🌍🛰️ Read more: www.eumetsat.net/eumetsat-str...

062

📢 DestinE @ EMSC This year’s EUMETSAT conference will include a Destination Earth stand, so drop by to chat with the team about their work. And don’t miss the ‘From Data to Insights: working with DestinE Data Lake services’ training session: 📆24 Sept ⌚ 12:30 - 14:00 Full details: bit.ly/4hoKMS0

130

Thank you to Lord Mayor Hanno Benz and the City of Darmstadt for helping us welcome international guests on Day 1 of the #EUMETSAT26 conference yesterday! 🛰️ We are proud of our strong collaboration with Darmstadt - the "City of Science" - and our shared role as a global hub for Earth observation! 🌍

060

How do satellites track extreme events and climate drivers? Find out today at #EMSC2026! 🛰️ 🔥 12:30 Workshop: Tracking active fires with Sentinel-3 & MTG FCI (limited spots) 📊 Main Sessions: CO2M monitoring, MTG FCI updates & planned/future missions More on CO2M here: www.eumetsat.int/co2m

Day 2 #EMSC2026! 🤖🛰️ Today’s plenary dives into "The Future User: APIs and Autonomous Systems," bringing together international expertise from DWD & IBM to explore how automated processing & cloud infrastructure transform raw satellite data into actionable insights. 📺 Stream: bit.ly/4yLEtPf

040

📣 Conference attendees: Don’t forget you can join the Innovation Cafe this evening. It's open to the public for the first time, so don’t miss out! 🕐Doors open 18:30, event begins at 19:00 📍Darmstadt-Ost, Hörsaal- und Medienzentrum (HMZ) Register here: bit.ly/4yzWwc6

040

What an action-packed Day 1 at #EMSC2026! ✨ Afternoon highlights included the 1st year of MTG FCI data, EPS-SG previews, & celebrating 40 years of international EO collaboration! 🌍🛰️ Recording available for all morning plenary sessions at: bit.ly/3V5r9XA

150

Today at the #EMSC2026 Director-General Phil Evans & Paul Counet presented our new Strategy 2040 to journalists. In a milestone year celebrating our 40th anniversary & major launches like MTG-I2 & Sentinel-3C, Strategy 2040 defines our trajectory for the next decade. 🌍🛰️ Read it here bit.ly/3V7Lr2E

060

Tackling global climate & weather challenges requires global cooperation because "Disasters don’t respect boundaries"🤝🌍 This morning’s panel brings together experts from WMO, NASA, NOAA & more to explore how joint missions build operational resilience & turn scientific innovation into 24/7 services.

162

Unveiling new views from space! 🛰️🌏 Today at EMSC 2026, the China Meteorological Administration revealed the first satellite imagery and datasets from FY-4C. Sharing open EO datasets across international operational agencies strengthens global weather forecasting and climate monitoring for everyone.

070

(L-R) Thomas Zurbuchen, Phil Evans, Hanno Benz and Paolo Ruti presenting from #EMSC2026 this morning. Inspriring messages from all speakers and interaction with audience. Still plenty to come today! Stay tuned here. 🛰️

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 20/09/2026

Welcome to Day 1 of #EMSC2026 special 40th anniversary edition in Darmstadt! 🌍🛰️ We're kicking off the week with a welcome ceremony, followed by a keynote on "New Frontiers for Operational Earth Observation" by Thomas Zurbuchen (ETH Zürich). 🔴 Watch live: youtube.com/live/9Zsz1Xf...

191

Tomorrow, the global meteorological community gathers in Darmstadt for the 2026 EUMETSAT Conference! 🌍🛰️ This year marks #EUMETSAT40 - four decades of operational satellite data underpinning modern weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and climate action. Over 5 days, global experts...[1/2]

173

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 17/09/2026

Highlights from our #Copernicus Sentinel-3 launch rewatch party at EUMETSAT HQ on 15 September. 🚀🛰 Find more at our gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5auM

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 17/09/2026

⏰ Coming to the EUMETSAT Conference next week? Don't miss the Innovation Cafe on day 1! On 21 Sept we'll mark 40 years of EUMETSAT with talks, interactive sessions & networking. Join us: 📅 19:00, doors 18:30 📍 Darmstadt-Ost, HMZ Register here: bit.ly/4yzWwc6

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 16/09/2026

This year's EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference starts next week! A number of sessions will be on the contribution and value of international partnerships, and we will be joined by some of the heads of our partner organisations. Explore the full programme at www.eumetsat.int/eumetsat-met...

180

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 16/09/2026

Captured by Meteosat-12 on 14 September, this image shows a vast plume of Saharan dust sweeping across the Atlantic Ocean. Lifted by strong surface winds, these particles travel thousands of kilometres. For full-resolution imagery and more info, visit our Image of the Week 👇 bit.ly/4j74Sm0

082

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 16/09/2026

When the Vega-C rocket carrying #Copernicus Sentinel-3C lifted off from French Guiana, Meteosat-10 caught the action from space! 🔎 As it blasted through clouds, satellite instruments picked up a signal from the plume & engine heat, capturing distinct red pixels along the coast. 🚀🌍✨

060

What a night to remember!✨ 2 vital EO missions launched together as #Copernicus Sentinel-3C & ESA's FLEX lifted off aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. We're proud to operate the Sentinel-3 family & deliver its vital data! 🛰️ Which one is your favorite? 🤩

1143

Launch success for #Copernicus Sentinel-3C! 🚀 📡 Signal acquired & solar array deployed - it's officially power positive! 🛰️✨ Congratulations to all partners, Sentinel-3 is a remarkable European achievement. We can't wait to operate -3C alongside -3A & -3B! 👏 Read full press release: bit.ly/4xncbcI

33910

Spacecraft separation confirmed! 🛰️✨ #Copernicus Sentinel-3C has successfully separated from the upper stage of the Vega C rocket. We now await Acquisition of Signal (AOS) as the satellite establishes contact with ground stations.

160

Our teams having their own watch party at EUMETSAT 🛰️

040

We’re back with #Copernicus Sentinel-3C launch coverage, coffee, & fresh new images from Kourou! 🚀☕ The satellite will soon lift off aboard a Vega C rocket together with ESA's FLEX. 🕒 Liftoff at 01.21 UTC / 03.21 AM CEST 🔴 Stream live here: bit.ly/4h7FVVd Credits: ESA/CNES/Avio/CSG

2246

Behind the scenes at EUMETSAT HQ 🛰️ Science communicators joined us for a tour of Mission Control, our Technical Infrastructure Building & 1:1 Sentinel-3 model ahead of tonight's launch. Thanks to all our guests for visiting Darmstadt! 🔴 We are back at 03:21 CEST! Watch live: bit.ly/4xIP9OF

082

Meet Ed Trollope, #Copernicus Sentinel-3 Spacecraft Operations Manager at EUMETSAT 🛰️ Ed and his team provide 24/7 care for Sentinel-3A & -3B - handling calibrations, maintenance procedures & anomalies -while preparing for the launch of Sentinel-3C. Learn more about his work at: bit.ly/3Xq9Z3C

151

DYK within the marine environment, #Copernicus Sentinel-3 measures: 🌡️ Sea surface temp 🌊 Sea level & surface topography 🎨 Ocean colour Sentinel-3C will ensure these critical datasets continue to be freely available to all users into the 2030s! 🎬 Meet the satellite here: bit.ly/4ynPztE

160

Follow our coverage throughout the day until lift off and watch the launch live: bit.ly/4xIP9OF ⏰ Lift-off: 14 Sept: 22:21 Kourou 15 Sept: 01:21 UTC / 03:21 CEST @esa.int @esaearth.esa.int @cnes.fr