has instrument
AVHRR/3
Platform
Meteorological operational satellite - B
The MetOp series, developed by a consortium of European companies led by the main contractor EADS-Astrium, France, builds on the heritage gained from a successful series of European satellites, including the French space agency’s (CNES) SPOT and ESA’s ERS and Envisat. The satellite consists and two modules: the Payload Module (PLM) and the Service Module (SVM), and a large solar array. The PLM accommodates the whole suite of instruments and associated support equipment. MetOp-B was launched on 17 September 2012.
Metop-B