A private European aerospace startup completes the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle
A rocket by a private European aerospace company launched from Norway on Sunday and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later.
Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after seconds after liftoff from Norway
The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds ...
German startup's space rocket explodes seconds after takeoff from Norway
A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff ...
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Rocket in Norway explodes after liftoff
The first test flight of Germany-based Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket exploded moments after liftoff Sunday in Norway.
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A European startup scrubs its attempt to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight
Isar Aerospace Launch Vehicle "Spectrum" stands on a launchpad at Andoya Spaceport in Nordmela, on Andøya island, Norway, on March 21, 2025. (Brady Kenniston/Isar Aerospace, Photo Wingmen ...
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