https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-ariane-6-rocket-launches-european-weather-satellite-to-orbit-videoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-ariane-6-rocket-launches-european-weather-satellite-to-orbit-videohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/powerful-ariane-6-rocket-launches-european-weather-satellite-to-orbit-video#u51889Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:46:14 +0000Arianespace successfully launched the Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2) satellite using an Ariane 6 rocket. This mission marks the first time the Ariane 6 has delivered a payload to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO). The satellite is now safely in orbit, where it will provide faster and sharper weather monitoring for Europe. The arrival of MTG-I2 completes Europe's new weather satellite constellation and the latest weather trio.Why it mattersThe MTG-I2 is the second imaging satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation fleet. This constellation is designed to improve severe weathe