SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|No. 13994
Spaceflight · Technology

Isar Aerospace Achieves Orbit with 'Onward and Upward' Mission

German startup Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit on its second flight, marking a significant milestone as the vehicle's qualification mission and its first payload-carrying flight.

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket lifts off from the launch site.
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket lifts off from the launch site. · Photo by Kurt Cotoaga on Unsplash
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"Onward and Upward" Mission of Isar Aerospace

Mission Name: 'Onward and Upward' Launch Date: Updates via https://isaraerospace.com/mission-updates-overview Launch site: Andøya Space

The second flight of our ‘Spectrum’ launch vehicle marks a significant milestone serving as both the vehicle’s qualification mission and its first flight carrying payload.

"Onward and Upward" symbolizes our relentless drive for progress and continuous improvement, reflecting our determination to build upon the successes and lessons learned from our inaugural test flight.

The livestream is produced in collaboration with the @NASASpaceflight team.

More information on the Mission ‘Onward and Upward’ here: https://isaraerospace.com/mission-2

Want to be part of our next mission? We are looking for ambitious talent across all teams to engineer the future of spaceflight with us. If you’re ready for a career with real ownership and want to see your work on the launchpad, find your place in our team today. Explore our open positions: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/isaraerospace

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