Spectrum Rocket First Launch in Norway: "Launch, Learn, Repeat" | Isar Aerospace

Spectrum Rocket First Launch in Norway: "Launch, Learn, Repeat" | Isar Aerospace

On March 30, 2025, German-based Isar Aerospace became the first European commercial space company to launch an orbital rocket from continental Europe. In the first test flight of the company’s Spectrum LV from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, Isar Aerospace "met its set goals."

European Space Agency (ESA) Director General Josef Aschbacher stated "Success to get off the pad, and lots of data already obtained. I am sure Isar Aerospace will learn a lot. Rocket launch is hard. Never give up, move forward with even more energy!"

Isar Aerospace "develops next generation rockets for sustainable access to space for small and medium satellites and satellite constellations."

Spectrum capabilities:
Payload capability to Low Earth Orbit (LEO): 1,000kg
Payload capability to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO): 700kg
Vehicle length: 28m
Vehicle diameter: 2m

Learn more about the Spectrum launch vehicle: https://www.isaraerospace.com/spectrum

Andøya Spaceport: 
https://andoyaspace.no/spaceport/

Video Credit: Isar Aerospace/Andøya Spaceport

Duration: 37 seconds
Release Date: March 30, 2025

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