MetOp (IMAGE) Queen's University Belfast Caption MetOp is a series of three new polar-orbiting satellites to be launched sequentially. MetOp-A was launched in July 2006 and MetOp-B launches in September 2013. Credit ESA/AOES Medialab Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to ESA/AOES Medialab License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.