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Isar Aerospace is building five new Spectrum rockets after successful launch

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

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  • German space company Isar Aerospace is building five new Spectrum rockets after its first successful launch from Andøya.
  • The Spectrum 2 reached orbit around Earth, which the company describes as the beginning of a possible European space venture.
  • Isar’s planned new facility could eventually produce up to 40 rockets a year, while the next launch is expected toward the end of 2027.

Isar Aerospace has started building five new Spectrum rockets after the German company’s first successful launch from Andøya on Saturday evening.

The launch marked a milestone for European spaceflight when Spectrum 2 reached orbit around Earth. It has been described as the beginning of what could become a European space adventure.

“Going forward, we will focus on rapidly scaling up launch-vehicle production and meeting growing global demand,” Isar Aerospace chief executive and co-founder Daniel Metzler said, according to NRK.

The company is also building a new production facility. Once it opens, it will eventually be able to produce up to 40 rockets a year. Metzler said the next launch will probably take place toward the end of 2027, although no exact date has been announced.

Going forward, we will focus on rapidly scaling up launch-vehicle production and meeting growing global demand.

· Daniel MetzlerThe Isar Aerospace chief executive and co-founder described the company’s focus after its first successful launch.
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