VA270: 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/Berlin)

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.