https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-startup-makes-european-space-history-with-first-successful-orbital-launchContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-startup-makes-european-space-history-with-first-successful-orbital-launchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-startup-makes-european-space-history-with-first-successful-orbital-launch#u61163Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:46:14 +0000German startup Isar Aerospace has successfully reached orbit from European soil for the first time, marking a milestone for regional spaceflight. The orbital rocket lifted off from a base in Norway during a test flight that successfully deployed payloads. The accomplishment establishes the company as Europe's first commercial entity to complete an orbital launch, positioning the firm as a regional rival to SpaceX to meet soaring demand for satellite deployments. Leadership noted that the industry is desperate for additional launch capabilities as the startup looks to scale production.Why