Isar Aerospace

Video: German Startup’s Space Rocket Explodes 40 Seconds After Liftoff

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A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff from a Norwegian space port on Sunday, in what German startup Isar Aerospace had described as an initial test. The uncrewed Spectrum rocket was billed as the first attempt at an orbital flight to originate … Read more

German Rocket Hits Setback as Europe Seeks SpaceX Alternatives

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(Bloomberg) — A rocket made by German startup Isar Aerospace failed to reach orbit on its first test flight, veering seconds after liftoff before crashing into the icy surrounds of its launch base in Norway on Sunday. Andoya Space, which developed the launchpad, said crisis management has been activated following the incident, in a statement … Read more