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Europe’s First Commercial Rocket to Orbit | Auckland News
Germany’s Isar Aerospace just shattered records by launching its Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Arctic coast — the first commercial European rocket to reach orbit. Carrying five satellites and a tech experiment, this milestone signals Europe’s bold push for space independence amid shifting global politics. Despite a fiery failure in their debut launch 18 months ago, the team turned setbacks into breakthroughs, now eyeing a second launch site in Canada to compete with Sweden and Britain in the booming satellite market. This isn’t just a win — it’s a declaration: Europe is ready to own its place…
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