# German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race

https://mins.news/en/item/47007

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-06 00:53 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/6/german-company-launches-rocket-as-europe-enters-satellite-race?traffic_source=rss

> 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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