German space firm prepares for second rocket test flight after delays

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2026-06-14

Munich (dpa) - German space startup Isar Aerospace is preparing to launch its Spectrum rocket on a second test flight after months of delays, aiming for a launch window that opens on Monday evening at Norway's Andøya Spaceport, the company said on Sunday. The rocket is designed to carry satellites into low-Earth orbit. Isar Aerospace is trying to make Spectrum suitable for commercial spaceflight with fewer test flights than those required by Elon......

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