German startup Isar Aerospace cancels maiden voyage of orbital rocket
Briefly

Isar Aerospace, a European aerospace company, postponed its first test flight of the Spectrum rocket from Norway due to unfavorable winds. The 28-meter rocket, designed for small and medium satellites, aims for a successful 30-second flight to gather data and experience. Despite primarily developing orbital launch vehicles, Isar Aerospace is separate from the European Space Agency (ESA) and plans to eventually produce 40 launch vehicles annually at a Munich facility. The first flight is anticipated to be rescheduled soon amid ongoing weather concerns.
The private European aerospace company Isar Aerospace postponed its orbital launch vehicle test flight due to unfavorable wind conditions, with hopes for rescheduling later this week.
Isar Aerospace's 28-meter Spectrum rocket primarily focuses on launching small and medium satellites, with the company considering a 30-second flight a successful outcome.
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