The 28-meter Spectrum rocket reached orbit just seven years after its founders were tinkering in a campus workshop.
German startup Isar Aerospace launches Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket
German startup Isar Aerospace launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway, marking the first fully commercial European orbital launch. Founded in 2018 by three students, the company aims to challenge the dominance of established players and offer a cheaper alternative for satellite deployment.
Source: German startup Isar Aerospace launches Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket — Ars Science
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