Europe's Vega Rocket Finale and South African Meteorite Discovery

This article covers two major science events: the successful launch of Europe's last Vega rocket carrying the Sentinel-2C satellite for Earth's environmental monitoring, and South African scientists unveiling a fragment of a motorcycle-sized meteorite discovered in the Eastern Cape province.

Europe's Arianespace has marked the final mission of the Vega rocket, launching the Sentinel-2C satellite into orbit under the EU's Copernicus programme for environmental monitoring. The rocket ascended from French Guiana's base, illuminating the night sky on September 4th local time, reaching its destination flawlessly.

In South Africa, scientists have revealed a fragment of a meteorite roughly the size of a motorcycle. Discovered in the Eastern Cape province last month, residents across several provinces reported witnessing a bright blue-white and orange streak, followed by an explosive sound on August 25th.

Both events underline the ongoing advancements and fascinating occurrences in the realm of space and astronomical sciences.

(With inputs from agencies.)