The Spectrum rocket, launched by Isar Aerospace from Norway, achieved a historic milestone as the first orbital flight from continental Europe outside of Russia. Although it crashed just 30 seconds into its flight, the company's CEO, Daniel Metzler, hailed the mission as successful, highlighting that they validated critical systems during the brief flight. The test reflects growing advancements in European space technology, as companies explore satellite launches for applications in defense and geopolitics. Moreover, emergency protocols were activated post-crash, signaling the ongoing concerns regarding spaceflight safety and management.
The engine shuddered to life around half past noon local time on Sunday, and with a guttural roar, the 92-foot-tall Spectrum rocket lifted slowly away from its launch tower.
Daniel Metzler, the chief executive of Isar Aerospace, was upbeat. He said in a statement that the test flight had met all our expectations, achieving a great success, despite the crash.
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