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German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe

Isar Aerospace plans rapid expansion amid race to capitalise on expanding satellite-launch market A German startup has launched the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, a milestone for Europe’s efforts to secure independent access to space. Isar Aerospace said on Sunday that it would rapidly ⁠expand satellite deployments after the ⁠first orbital launch of its uncrewed Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, marking a ⁠breakthrough for a region where several countries are…

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German startup sends first commercial rocket into space from Europe
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