Metop Launch Puts to Rest Soyuz Reliability Concerns

The successful launch of Europe's first polar orbiting weather satellite, after a string of delays, will reinforce global weather and climate forecasting--and help restore confidence in the venerable Soyuz launcher. Built by EADS Astrium and equipped with a revolutionary infrared interferometer...

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