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French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet: Europe must 'maximise scientific return' from ISS before closure

The French astronaut urged Europe and his home country to "maximise the scientific return" from the European Space Agency's next mission to the International Space Station, while stressing the importance of spaceflight for Europe’s strategic sovereignty in space.

Euronews

Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit, Raising the Competition for SpaceX. What That Actually Means for SPCX Stock.

German startup Isar Aerospace's rocket became the first in Europe to achieve the feat.

Barchart

Europe Has Relied On SpaceX To Reach Orbit. A German Startup Just Gave It Another Option

The German startup says its commercial pipeline exceeds €10 billion as Europe pushes to expand its own launch capacity.

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Rocket launched into orbit from Europe for first time ever – what we know

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The Independent UK

German startup notches Europe's first successful private orbital launch

German startup Isar Aerospace becomes the first company to achieve a successful private orbital space launch. But first: Germany's far-right AfD party scores a big electoral victory, pushed along in part by the country's structural economic crisis and its fiscal policies.

France 24

Space startup makes history with first ever rocket launch from European soil

‘We have entered a new chapter for European spaceflight,’ says CEO of German startup behind launch

The Independent UK

'Beginning of a New Era': Germany's Isar Aerospace Launches First Commercial Rocket Into Orbit From Continental Europe

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket becomes the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, marking a significant milestone for European space independence and strategic autonomy.

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Germany's satellite rocket marks first successful launch from continental Europe

German company Isar Aerospace has placed its Spectrum rocket in low Earth orbit at the second attempt, becoming the first European firm to do so with its own launcher and hitting the first milestone of ESA's European Launcher Challenge.

Euronews

Launching from 2 continents: Germany's Isar Aerospace leases Canadian pad for $150 million

German company Isar Aerospace is expanding its operations overseas after signing an agreement with Canada's Maritime Launch Services for use of its Spaceport Nova Scotia.

Space

Rocket shines under the northern lights | Space photo of the day for March 25, 2026

A gorgeous new photo shows the northern lights rippling across the night sky above Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.

Space

Private German company Isar Aerospace scrubs historic launch try from Norway

Isar Aerospace had aimed to launch its Spectrum rocket from Norway today (April 9) but scrubbed the try due to a technical issue.

Space

ESA selects 5 rocket companies for European Launcher Challenge

Germany's Isar and RFA, France's Maiaspace, Spain's PLD Space, and UK-based Orbex have been pre-selected for ESA's €169 million launcher initiative.

Space

Watch a private German rocket explode during 1st orbital launch attempt from European soil (video)

A dramatic video shows Isar Aerospace's first orbital launch attempt, which ended with a fiery crash into the frigid sea about 30 seconds after liftoff.

Space

Isar Aerospace completes test flight in first orbital rocket launch from mainland Europe

Europe took a significant step in its aerospace ambitions with the first test launch of German start-up Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket.

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The Guardian - UK

First orbital rocket launched from mainland Europe crashes after takeoff

Uncrewed Spectrum test rocket’s failure seconds after blast-off said to have produced extensive data nonetheless

International Business Times

European Orbital Rocket Crashes After Launch

The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched test for the continent's bid to build a new space economy.

The Independent UK

A private European aerospace startup completes the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle

A private European aerospace startup says it has successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from Norway

Space

1st-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil falls to Earth and explodes seconds into flight

The first orbital rocket launch from European soil ended in an explosion when Isar Aerospace's rocket fell to Earth seconds after launching on March 30.

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Euronews

Isar Aerospace scraps attempt to launch test flight of new rocket citing poor weather

The German company said it could conduct the test flight later in the week but another date hasn't yet been set.

The Independent UK

A European startup is set to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight

A private European aerospace company is set to make the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle

Space

Watch 1st-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil early on March 30

Isar Aerospace is set to launch its new Spectrum rocket from Europe's first orbit-capable spaceport facility in Norway.

Space

Europe's 1st continental spaceport is open for business in Norway

Europe’s first continental spaceport, dubbed Andøya, has opened in Norway.

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