Private German rocket makes history, reaches orbit from European soil — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/private-german-rocket-makes-history-reaches-orbit-from-european-soilContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Isar Aerospace reaches orbit with Spectrum rocket launch from Norwayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/private-german-rocket-makes-history-reaches-orbit-from-european-soilhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/private-german-rocket-makes-history-reaches-orbit-from-european-soil#u60246Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:11:46 +0000German startup Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit and deployed payloads during the second test flight of its Spectrum rocket. Launched from a base in Norway on Saturday, the mission marks the first time a fully commercial orbital rocket has been launched from European soil. The company aims to scale production to meet growing satellite launch demand and provide Europe with independent, economical access to space.Why it mattersEurope currently seeks to reduce its reliance on the United States for satellite deployment. This development occurs as the continent enters a competitive global s