European Vega Rocket's Last Launch & Meteorite Fragment Unveiling in South Africa

Europe's Arianespace launched the final Vega rocket to place the Sentinel-2C satellite into orbit for Earth's environmental monitoring. Meanwhile, South African scientists unveiled a fragment of a motorcycle-sized meteorite seen across multiple provinces on August 25, accompanied by an explosive sound and light streaks.

Europe's Arianespace has successfully launched the last Vega rocket, delivering the Sentinel-2C satellite into orbit as part of the European Union's Copernicus programme, aimed at monitoring Earth's environment. The launch took place at 10.50 p.m. local time on September 4 at French Guiana's spaceport, with the rocket streaking into the night sky.

In another scientific breakthrough, South African researchers have unveiled a fragment of a motorcycle-sized meteorite discovered in Eastern Cape province last month. On August 25, residents across Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Free State provinces reported witnessing a bright blue-white and orange streak of light, accompanied by an explosive sound and vibrations.

(With inputs from agencies.)