German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe
Summary
A German startup, Isar Aerospace, successfully launched the first commercial rocket into orbit from continental Europe. The launch took place from Arctic Norway and marks an important step for Europe to have independent access to space.Key Facts
- Isar Aerospace launched its uncrewed Spectrum rocket from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
- The rocket carried five small satellites and a technology experiment.
- This is the first commercial orbital rocket launch from continental Europe.
- Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the launch the start of a new era for Europe.
- The launch fits into bigger efforts by European countries to have independent space access.
- Isar Aerospace suffered a failed rocket launch 18 months earlier from the same site.
- The company plans to build five more rockets soon and aims to do about 40 launches a year.
- Isar Aerospace is also developing a second launch site in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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