Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:14am on 31 Mar 2025,Monday Science
On March 30, 2025, German startup Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket launched from Norway's Andøya Spaceport, aiming to be Europe's first orbital launch from the continent. Unfortunately, the uncrewed 28-meter, two-stage rocket exploded approximately 30 seconds after liftoff, crashing into the Norwegian Sea. Despite this setback, CEO Daniel Metzler deemed the test flight a success, highlighting the valuable data collected and the validation of critical systems like the Flight Termination System. This event underscores Europe's drive for independent space access, reducing reliance on external launch services. (PC: CNN & Firstpost)
