Maiden Flight of Isar Aerospace – Spectrum Rocket [Live: 30.03.2025; 12:30 UTC]

Edit 1: launch license confirmed Link

Edit 2: launch NET 24.03.25 Link: Senkrechtstarter

Edit 3: attempt scrubbed for today due to high winds Senkrechtstarter

Edit 4: new date 27.03.25 Link: Isar Aerospace

Edit 5: new date 28.03.25 Link: Isar Aerospace

Edit 6: a livestream will be available. Twitter/X

Edit 7: new date 29.03.25 Link Isar Aerospace

Edit 8: attempt scrubbed due to weather. New date 30.03.25 Link Isar Aerospace

Isar Aerospace is entering the small satellite launch market as a new contender.
The Spectrum rocket is capable of delivering payloads of up to 700 kg to Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).
Founded in 2018 in Munich, Germany, the company produces most of its components in-house, utilizing 3D printing and carbon composite materials, similar to Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket.
This launch marks a milestone as the first Western-European orbital rocket to lift off from Western Europe.
The Spectrum rocket features nine Aquila engines on its first stage and one on its second stage, powered by a unique combination of propane and liquid oxygen (LOX). The launch will take place at the Andøya Space Center in Norway.

Here’s a comparison of Spectrum with other small-lift launch vehicles:

For more insights, Moritz Vieth from Senkrechtstarter provides detailed coverage (in German):
- A factory tour of Isar Aerospace: ISAR Aerospace Spectrum Rakete: Funktion, Fertigung und wo sie besser ist als das SpaceX Starship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fseVOnzAWA4
- A look at the Aquila engine prototype: Raketentriebwerk: Mo am ISAR Aerospace Engine Demonstrator | Was ist was? Wofür ist es gut?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-I9SYMSxQ4
- An interview with founder and CEO Daniel Metzler: Deutsche Rakete: Isar Aerospace Interview mit Gründer und Raketen CEO Daniel Metzler
- An interview with Marco Stemer (VP Launch Vehicle): Isar Aerospace: technologisch schneller & besser entwickeln als der Oldspace, Interview Marco Stemer

Livestream

NASASpaceflight 'Going Full Spectrum' - Isar Aerospace's First Test Flight

Useful links to stay up to date on launches:

Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule

Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews

Space News:

NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com

TMRO: YouTube

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