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ScienceIsar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket reaches orbit from Norway
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On September 5, 2026, Bavarian space startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from the Norwegian spaceport Andøya at 10:12 PM. The unmanned rocket reached Earth orbit, marking the first orbital flight originating from European soil. The company confirmed the achievement on social media with the message 'We are in orbit!' The video transmission cut out after ten minutes as the rocket exceeded the maximum range of the connection. This was the second test flight for the Spectrum rocket, representing a significant milestone for European private spaceflight capabilities.
Source report
The Bavarian space startup Isar Aerospace launched a carrier rocket from the Norwegian spaceport Andøya. The unmanned rocket reached Earth orbit as hoped — marking the first orbital flight originating from European soil.
Launch Details
- The Spectrum rocket lifted off at 10:12 PM from Andøya spaceport, as shown on a livestream.
- After ten minutes, video transmission to the ground cut out as the rocket exceeded the maximum range of the connection.
Company Reaction
"We are in orbit!" the company cheered on X.
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