https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mtg-i2-ready-for-launch-on-ariane-6Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mtg-i2-ready-for-launch-on-ariane-6https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mtg-i2-ready-for-launch-on-ariane-6#u51308Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:10:42 +0000Arianespace successfully launched the MTG-I2 weather satellite using an Ariane 6 rocket. The spacecraft is now safely in orbit, marking the first geostationary transfer orbit mission for the Ariane 6 launcher. This deployment completes Europe's latest weather trio of satellites. The MTG-I2 is the second imaging satellite within the Meteosat Third Generation fleet, designed to provide faster and sharper weather monitoring across Europe.Why it mattersThe Meteosat Third Generation fleet upgrades European meteorological capabilities. This specific mission validated the Ariane 6's ability