SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 30, 2025The Guardian

First orbital rocket launched from Europe crashes after launch

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A German startup's test rocket exploded shortly after launch from Norway, marking Europe's first attempt at a commercial orbital flight. Despite the failure, Isar Aerospace gathered valuable data for future missions as part of Europe's push to develop independent space launch capabilities and compete in the growing satellite industry.

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