Spectrum Rocket's First Test Flight Rescheduled for March 29

German startup Isar Aerospace prepares for continental Europe's first orbital rocket launch, pending weather and safety conditions.

The Spectrum rocket, developed by Germany's Isar Aerospace, is now set to launch on March 29, 2025, after weather-related delays.
The test flight will mark the first orbital rocket launch from continental Europe, a milestone for the region's private space sector.
The primary goal of the mission is to gather data and operational experience, with no expectation of reaching orbit.
The rocket, fueled and positioned earlier this week at Norway's Andøya Spaceport, is 28 meters long and capable of carrying payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms.
Future plans include a second flight to carry satellite payloads, advancing Europe's competitiveness in the global satellite launch market.