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Isar Aerospace makes successful rocket launch: “Germany can do space”

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • German start-up Isar Aerospace launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport and reached orbit on its first orbital flight from European soil.
  • The uncrewed rocket carried five small satellites and a technology experiment, according to the company.
  • Chief executive Daniel Metzler said access to space remains a major challenge for the space industry and national security architecture.

“We are in orbit! And have written European history,” Isar Aerospace said after its Spectrum rocket reached orbit from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport.

The uncrewed rocket launched in the evening and achieved the planned orbital flight. The mission carried five small satellites and a technology experiment, according to the German start-up.

The launch marks a milestone for German spaceflight and reflects Europe’s ambition to become more independent in space. Isar Aerospace chief executive Daniel Metzler said access to space remained one of the biggest hurdles facing both the space industry and national security architecture.

We are in orbit! And have written European history

· Isar AerospaceThe company posted the statement on X after its Spectrum rocket reached orbit.
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