Overview
- The company scrubbed last week’s attempt after a pressure valve malfunction and says the issue was quickly resolved.
- The vehicle is back in a hall near the launch pad, with range scheduling and weather expected to guide timing within the new window.
- Spectrum is a microlauncher built to carry about one tonne to low Earth orbit from the Andøya range.
- The rocket’s first test flight in March 2025 was terminated roughly 30 seconds after liftoff due to technical problems.
- European demand for independent small-satellite access remains strong as many payloads rely on SpaceX, with competitors Rocket Factory Augsburg and HyImpulse pursuing similar vehicles.