Global Scientific Breakthroughs: Satellites, Rockets, and Meteorites

The latest in science covers China’s Geespace launching 10 low-orbit satellites, Europe’s last Vega rocket deploying an observation satellite, and South African scientists revealing a fragment of a motorcycle-sized meteorite. These advancements highlight significant progress in space exploration and astronomical studies.

China's Geespace, backed by automaker Geely, launched a new batch of 10 low Earth orbit satellites aiming to rival SpaceX's Starlink. This launch took place from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province, marking the third deployment in Geespace's ambitious megaconstellation plan.

In another major advancement, Europe's Arianespace launched the last Vega rocket, successfully placing the Sentinel-2C satellite in orbit as part of the EU's Copernicus program to monitor Earth's environment. The launch occurred at the French Guiana base and was broadcast live, offering stunning visuals of the rocket's ascent.

Turning attention to an astronomical discovery, South African scientists unveiled a fragment of a meteorite roughly the size of a motorcycle. The fragment was found in the Eastern Cape province, following reports of a bright, streaking light and explosive sounds in the sky last month.

(With inputs from agencies.)