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33 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• MTG-I2 Satellite Undergoes Fit Check at French Guiana Spaceport · MTG-I2 satellite completes interface verification with Ariane 6 adapter before launch.
• ESA Satellites FLEX and Sentinel-3C Arrive at Europe's Spaceport for Launch Prep · Two Earth observation satellites arrived in French Guiana to begin launch preparations for September.
• MTG-S1 Satellite Completes Commissioning and Enters Operational Orbit for Weather Forecasting · The first Meteosat Third Generation Sounder satellite, MTG-S1, has successfully completed commissioning and is now delivering vital weather data.
• Satellite Imagery Tracks Ice Melt at Canada's Great Bear Lake · Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captures ice melt and vegetation changes at Great Bear Lake
• Hellenic Fire System CubeSat Constellation Achieves First Thermal Imaging · OroraTech's Hellenic Fire System captures first thermal image of Greece two weeks after launch.
• Europe Prepares MTG-I2 Satellite Launch for Enhanced Weather Forecasting · ESA prepares MTG-I2 satellite for August 2026 launch to improve weather forecasting across Europe and North Africa.
• Satellite Views Reveal Grand Canyon's Geology and Lake Powell's Scale · Copernicus satellite imagery highlights the Grand Canyon's geological layers and Lake Powell's hydrological significance.
• ESA Scientists Gather in Tallinn to Select Next Earth Explorer Mission · Experts in Tallinn debate four candidate concepts for ESA's next Earth Explorer mission.
• ESA Invites Media to Cover MTG-I2 Weather Satellite Launch on Ariane 6 · European Space Agency seeks media accreditation for the upcoming MTG-I2 satellite launch from French Guiana.
• Mediterranean Sea Shatters June Surface Heat Record · Mediterranean Sea temperatures hit record highs in June 2026, exceeding global averages by up to 8°C.
• Satellite Data Reveals 30cm Ground Displacement After Venezuela Earthquakes · Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellites detected 30cm ground deformation near Caracas following the June 24, 2026 earthquakes.
• Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Western Europe with Temperatures Reaching 55C · A persistent high-pressure system drives record-breaking land surface temperatures across France, Spain, and Italy.
• Europe Braces for Intense Heatwave with Record Temperatures and Red Alerts · Record-breaking heatwave hits Europe, with France recording its hottest June day ever.
• ESA's EarthCARE Satellite Cloud Radar Data First Assimilated into Global Weather Forecasts · ECMWF begins operational use of EarthCARE satellite cloud radar data to improve daily weather predictions.
• MTG Satellite Captures Earth During June Solstice, Enhances Weather Forecasting · MTG satellite images Earth during the June solstice, highlighting advancements in European weather forecasting.
• Copernicus CO2M Satellite Spectrometer Passes Critical Vacuum Test · Thales Alenia Space confirms the CO2M mission's imaging spectrometer successfully completed vacuum and thermal tests.
• Pacific Warming Signals Resurgence of El Niño · Satellite data shows rising Pacific temperatures, indicating the return of El Niño, a climate pattern that can intensify global weather extremes.
• MTG-I2 Satellite Arrives at French Guiana Port Ahead of July Launch · MTG-I2 satellite arrives at Pariacabo harbour in French Guiana, preparing for July launch on Ariane 6
• Sentinel-1 Radar Reveals Seasonal Changes Around Buenos Aires · Composite radar imagery captures environmental shifts in Buenos Aires and surrounding Pampas across three seasons.
• New Satellite Tracker Maps Urban Growth and Hazard Exposure Globally · The World Settlement Footprint Tracker launches to monitor urban expansion and climate risks at 10m resolution.
• ESA and EBRD Formalize Partnership to Leverage Earth Observation for Development Finance · ESA and EBRD sign agreement to integrate satellite data into development and impact finance projects.
• Batagaika Crater in Siberia Expands Rapidly Due to Permafrost Melting · Batagaika Crater, the world's largest permafrost crater, is expanding 30 meters yearly due to warming temperatures and deforestation.
• MTG-I2 Satellite Departs France for European Spaceport Launch · The MTG-I2 weather satellite has departed Nice, France, for its journey to French Guiana.
• Satellite Image Captures Hot Surfaces During Europe's Record Heatwave · Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite monitors extreme land surface temperatures across Europe during a May heatwave.
• Sahara Dust Storm Observed from Space in Algeria's Tanezrouft Basin · Satellite images reveal Sahara's Tanezrouft Basin and a massive dust storm in Algeria using false-color processing
• ESA Satellites Reveal Unexplained Reversal in Earth's Molten Core Flow · Satellite data confirms a massive, unexplained eastward flow reversal in Earth's outer core beneath the Pacific Ocean.
• ESA Selects Hibidis and SOVA-S for Next Two Scout Earth Observation Missions · The European Space Agency approved two new Scout satellites to study forest biodiversity and atmospheric gravity waves.
• New Framework Establishes Standards for Satellite Evidence in Human Rights Courts · Researchers propose a legal framework to validate AI-processed satellite imagery for courtroom use.
• Satellite View of Quito Reveals Volcanic Landscape and 2025 Wildfire Scars · Sentinel-2 imagery shows Quito nestled among active volcanoes with visible 2025 wildfire damage.
• ESA Hosts First Conference to Integrate Earth Observation Data into Official Statistics · ESA launches StatEO26 conference to bridge Earth observation science and global statistics communities for policymaking.