Shidaalka Spectrum-ka Isar Aerospace wuxuu ku guuleystay inuu gaaro dhulka sare ee Yurub
Shirkadda Jarmalka ah ee Isar Aerospace waxay ku guuleysatay inay shidaalka Spectrum ku dhufato dhulka sare, iyadoo noqotay haddii ugu horreysay ee shidaal qofka ka baxsan yahay Yurub uu gaaro dhulka sare.
Furitaanka Shidaalka iyo Guusha
Shidaalka Spectrum, oo 28 mitir (92 boqol) uga dheer yahay dhulka, wuxuu ku dhufmay dhulka sare saacaddii 10:12 galabnimo (20:12 GMT) Jimcihii, iyadoo ka baxday dhismaha Andøya ee Norway. Shidaalku wuxuu gaaray heerka 100km (62 boqol) ee dhulka sare muddo ka yar afar daqiiqo, isagoo qaaday saddex iyo toban shidaal yar iyo qorshe tijaabo oo hawada ku socda.
Shirkaddu waxay sheegtay inay guuleysatay inay kala saarto shidaalka iyo shidaallada ka hor inta uusan gaarin dhulka sare. Tani waxay ahayd haddii labaad ee Isar Aerospace ay tijaabisay shidaalka Spectrum, iyadoo haddii ugu horreysay ee 2022-kii ay ku guuldarreysatay, shidaalkuna uu dhulka ka dhacay 30 daqiiqo kadib markii uu dhulka ka baxay.
Xaaladda Yurub iyo Isku-dhafka
Isar Aerospace waxay sheegtay in Mareykanku uu sanadkii hore 198 shidaal ku dhufay dhulka sare, halka Yurub ay 8 ka dhufatay. Shirkaddu waxay doonaysaa inay sanadkii 40 shidaal ku dhufato dhulka sare, iyadoo hadda heshiisyo la gashay ilaa 2028. Shirkaddu waxay heshay 200 milyan oo yuro ah (232 milyan oo doolar) ka horraanta Yurub Space Agency (ESA).
Wasiirka Arrimaha Baxda ee Jarmalka, Friedrich Merz, wuxuu booqday dhismaha Isar Aerospace bishii March, isagoo muujiyay taageerada Yurub ee xaqiijinta xirfaddeeda dhulka sare. Shirkaddu waxay sidoo kale waddo dhismaha dhismaha labaad ee Canada.
Xisaabta Shidaallada iyo Horumarka
Shidaalka Spectrum wuxuu u qorsheysan yahay inuu shidaallo sharciga iyo dagaalka ku dhufo dhulka sare, iyadoo ku xiran shidaallo sharciga iyo dagaalka. Isar Aerospace waxay ku jirtaa tartanka shidaallada Yurub, iyadoo ku xiran shidaallo sharciga iyo dagaalka.
Shirkaddu waxay ku jirtaa tartanka shidaallada Yurub, iyadoo ku xiran shidaallo sharciga iyo dagaalka. Waxay ku jirtaa tartanka shidaallada Yurub, iyadoo ku xiran shidaallo sharciga iyo dagaalka.
Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway's Andøya spaceport, marking the first time a privately developed rocket from continental Europe has reached space. The 28-metre vehicle carried five small satellites and an in-flight experiment, reaching 100km altitude in under four minutes.
A Historic Moment for European Spaceflight
The 28-metre (92 ft) Spectrum rocket blasted off at 10:12pm (20:12 GMT) on Saturday from the Andøya spaceport in Arctic Norway. The uncrewed vehicle reached an altitude of 100km (62 miles) above Earth's surface in less than four minutes, successfully deploying five small satellites and an in-flight technological experiment during its orbital mission.
Isar Aerospace confirmed that spacecraft separation was completed successfully after satellite deployment. The company described the achievement as a milestone, stating on X: 'We're in orbit! And just made European history: This is the first time a privately developed rocket reached orbit from continental Europe.' Germany's Ministry for Research, Technology and Space echoed the sentiment, declaring that 'Germany has spaceflight capabilities.' This launch served both as the vehicle's qualification mission and its first flight carrying payload, according to the company.
Overcoming Past Failures and Building Capacity
This successful launch came after a difficult journey for Isar Aerospace. The company's first test flight in March 2022 ended in failure when the rocket plunged into the sea and exploded just 30 seconds after takeoff. The second launch was originally scheduled for January but was postponed several times before finally taking place. The company had also faced setbacks with Western Europe's first attempt to launch a satellite using Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit, which failed to reach orbit after an anomaly was reported in January 2023.
Despite these challenges, Isar Aerospace has received orders through 2028 and aims to produce approximately 40 rockets per year. The company is based in Bavaria, Germany, and has already secured €200 million ($232 million) from the European Space Agency (ESA) to accelerate development and expand launch infrastructure. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the company's launch site in March, showing strong political support for the initiative and European autonomy in space capabilities.
Europe's Growing Ambitions in Commercial Space
The launch comes at a time when Europe is striving to reduce its dependence on American launch providers. Last year, the United States launched 198 rockets, while Europe managed just eight. Isar Aerospace is developing the Spectrum rocket to send both civilian and military satellites into low Earth orbit, positioning itself as a key player in the growing commercial space market alongside industry giants like SpaceX and ArianeGroup.
The company is also working on developing a second launch site located in Canada to further expand its capabilities. ESA director of space transportation Géraldine Naja stated that this milestone 'kicks off the European Launcher Challenge, encouraging competition among European launch providers.' Several countries, including Britain and Sweden, have voiced interest in the growing market of commercial space missions, signaling broader European commitment to independent space launch capacity.
