Isar Aerospace reaches orbit on second test flight
The German rocket startup says strong satellite-launch demand is driving plans to increase production capacity.
Isar Aerospace reached orbit on its second test flight, marking a significant milestone for the German rocket startup and SpaceX competitor, CNBC reported.
The company is seeking to scale production as it points to strong demand for satellite launches. Isar Aerospace said the industry is “desperate” for additional launch capacity.
The report did not provide details on the rocket, payload or orbit parameters. Reaching orbit on the test flight does not, on the information supplied, establish commercial readiness or operational reliability.
Isar Aerospace’s next challenge is to translate the test-flight milestone into increased production capacity, amid the launch-demand conditions described by the company.
