Technology • Jul 02, 2025

SpaceX successfully launches and lands with European satellite

SpaceX just sent the MTG-S1 satellite into orbit from Florida, aiming to boost weather forecasts for Europe and northern Africa.
The launch went smoothly, and the Falcon 9 booster pulled off another safe landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic.

TL;DR

MTG-S1 will monitor air pollution, storms

MTG-S1 will hang out 22,000+ miles above Earth, sending fresh weather updates every 15 minutes.
It's packed with tech that tracks temperature, humidity, wind, and even air pollution like nitrogen dioxide and ozone—helping Europe keep tabs on both storms and air quality.