Isar Aerospace's first Spectrum launch from Andøya fails about 30 seconds into flight

Isar Aerospace/Spectrum

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket lifted off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway on March 30 at 12:30 PM CEST, the first orbital launch attempt from continental Europe by a commercial company. Flight lasted about 30 seconds before intentional termination. The company deemed it a successful test, recovering flight data and validating its Flight Termination System; the pad remained intact.

• Launch from Andøya Spaceport, Norway—first commercial orbital launch from continental Europe.
• Liftoff 12:30 PM CEST; flight duration 30 seconds; intentional termination executed.
• Pad undamaged; controlled descent into sea.
• CEO Daniel Metzler: 'Clean liftoff, 30 seconds of flight, and validated Flight Termination System.' Two additional Spectrum vehicles in production.