Ariane 6 launches next-gen weather satellite amid deadly heatwave in Europe

As Europe battles record-breaking heat, the Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched the MetOp-SGA1 satellite on Wednesday from French Guiana. Developed by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, the cutting-edge satellite will enhance early warnings for extreme weather, aiming to save lives, protect infrastructure, and bolster climate resilience across the continent.