Meteosat second generation 2 satellite
{"Image ImageDescription": "This image may not be used to state or imply ESA endorsement of any company or product  \n^BMeteosat second generation 2^b (MSG-2) weather satellite being prepared for launch. The satellite (blue and gold) has been placed on top of its launcher (white). Shock attenuators are being fitted to the satellite to protect it during launch. MSG-2 was launched on top of an Ariane 5 rocket on 21 December 2005. It transmits detailed meteorological images to Earth every 15 minutes. It is a joint project by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European organisation for the exploitation of meteorological satellites (EUMETSAT).", "Image XResolution": "72", "Image YResolution": "72", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Inch", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered", "Image Copyright": "Science Photo Library"}