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New rocket attempt at Andøya Monday evening
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New rocket attempt at Andøya Monday evening

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Isar Aerospace plans a second launch attempt of its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport on Monday evening.
  • The previous launch attempt two months ago was aborted due to technical issues and a suspected leak.
  • The launch window will remain open throughout the week, with the final timing dependent on weather and safety conditions.

Isar Aerospace is set to make another attempt to launch its Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport on Monday evening. This marks the second try after the initial launch was aborted approximately two months ago.

The previous attempt was halted due to a technical challenge and concerns about a potential leak in a pressure vessel, according to reports from Bladet Vesterålen. The company has since worked to address these issues.

The scheduled launch is set for 22:00 Norwegian time on Monday. Isar Aerospace will broadcast the event live on YouTube. The company emphasizes that the exact timing is subject to favorable weather conditions, safety protocols, and site availability.

The launch window is planned to be open for the entire upcoming week, providing flexibility for the operation. Isar Aerospace is committed to ensuring a safe and successful launch after the previous setback.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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