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Europe
German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race
2026-09-06
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[Reuters] German startup Isar Aerospace on Sunday said it would rapidly expand satellite deployments after the first ‌orbital launch of its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, a milestone for Europe's efforts to secure independent access to space.

The uncrewed Spectrum became the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, marking a breakthrough for a region where several countries are seeking a foothold in the fast-growing market for ​satellite launches.

"Launch capability is right now the biggest bottleneck in the entire industry," Isar co-founder and CEO Daniel Metzler ​told reporters.

He said privately owned Isar remains well-funded and that an initial public offering "is not on the ⁠table".
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