ScienceGerman company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race

Germany’s Isar Aerospace says its 28-metre Spectrum rocket reached orbit after launching from Norway’s Andøya spaceport. The uncrewed vehicle deployed five satellites, marking the first time a privately developed rocket has reached space from Europe as the region seeks more independent launch capacity.

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