Europe’s Rocket Endeavor: Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum Rocket Falters After Launch, Yet Deemed a Success in Maiden Test Flight
Andøya, Norway – In a dramatic scene off the coast of Norway, Europe witnessed the rise and rapid descent of its first commercially-built rocket, aiming to rival giants like SpaceX and Ariane in the commercial space market. Launched from the scenic Andøya Spaceport, the Spectrum rocket, developed by the Norwegian company Isar Aerospace, embarked on its maiden voyage only to terminate its flight prematurely by plunging into the North Sea. Despite an explosive end just …