Meteosat at a glance
| Meteosat 1 to 7 | MSG | |
| Orbit | geostationary (36 000 km) | geostationary (36 000 km) |
| Dimensions | Height : 3,2 m Diameter : 2,1 m |
Height: 3.8 m Diameter: 2.1 m |
| Mass | 282 kg | 2 tons |
| Coverage | 42% of the planet | 42% of the planet |
| Position | 0° longitude | 0° longitude |
