Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket made history by launching from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, marking the first vertical orbital rocket launch in Western Europe. While the rocket lost control shortly after liftoff and collided with the ocean, company CEO Daniel Metzler deemed the mission a success for data collection and validating their systems. The Spectrum rocket is intended to launch small to medium-sized satellites, and Isar plans to produce up to 40 rockets annually. This launch distinguishes itself from previous European efforts by aiming for orbital launches within continental Europe.
Despite losing control shortly after liftoff, Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket's inaugural launch is viewed as a 'great success' by its CEO, due to data collection.
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum is designed to launch small and medium satellites into orbit. The inaugural flight, while ending prematurely, is promising for future launches.
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