World · 6 September 2026

German company Isar launches Europe's first commercial orbital rocket

German startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into low-Earth orbit on Saturday, making it Europe's first fully commercial orbital launch vehicle. The 92-foot rocket lifted off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, carrying five small satellites and a technology experiment.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 September 2026 at 13:49

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