Spectrum reportedly reaches orbit for first time, deploying CubeSats

CubeSats reach low-Earth orbit from northern Norway

Isar Aerospace reportedly launched its Spectrum rocket from a spaceport in northern Norway, reaching low-Earth orbit and deploying a batch of CubeSats. The flight marked the rocket’s first reported orbital success.

Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum test flight ended in failure last year.

Spectrum reportedly reached orbit for the first time and deployed a batch of CubeSats into low-Earth orbit, adding a newly demonstrated European launch option.

The reported first orbital success follows last year’s failed test flight. It points to another demonstrated European option for dedicated missions needing particular orbits.