German Startup Aerospace Company Test-fires Rocket, Falls and Explodes After Liftoff

Isar Aerospace, a German startup company, launched a test rocket from Norway on March 30 with the aim of driving satellite launches from Europe. However, the rocket exploded and crashed approximately 40 seconds after liftoff. Isar Aerospace had previously stated that this was an initial test.

According to Reuters, Isar Aerospace launched the Spectrum unmanned rocket today, marking the first attempt to conduct orbital space flight from Europe. Countries in Europe like Sweden and the UK have expressed interest in participating in the growing commercial space mission market.

Isar Aerospace mentioned that today’s test yielded a significant amount of data for their team to learn from.

The Spectrum rocket was launched from the Andoya Spaceport in Norway located within the Arctic Circle. It is designed to carry small to medium-sized satellites weighing no more than 1 ton. However, the Spectrum rocket did not carry any payload during today’s inaugural test.

Isar Aerospace from Bavaria, Germany, stated last week that the mission’s objective was to gather data related to the development of launch vehicles within the company.

To watch the launch video, click here.

(Translated from Central News Agency)