Germany's Isar Aerospace conducts first test flight of its rocket; calls it 'great success' despite crashing seconds after takeoff - Silicon Canals

Isar Aerospace, a startup from the Technical University of Munich, launched its Spectrum vehicle successfully for the first time on Sunday from Andøya Spaceport. The flight lasted 30 seconds before a controlled termination, confirming the capabilities of its launch system. CEO Daniel Metzler highlighted the success and the validation of their Flight Termination System, marking a crucial step for the company. Isar Aerospace is now focused on improving the vehicle and preparing for subsequent flights, aiming to produce up to 40 vehicles annually and fulfill global satellite launch needs.

"Our first test flight met all our expectations, achieving great success. We had a clean liftoff, 30 seconds of flight, and even got to validate our Flight Termination System."

"We have all the resources to create globally competitive technology leaders. With our services, we will be able to serve customers from around the world to bring their satellites into space."

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