With successful orbital mission, a 1st in Europe, Isar Aerospace asks to be judged on ramp-up; at least 5 more by early 2028

by Peter B. de Selding

TUPPER LAKE, NY — Germany’s Isar Aerospace said its history-making successful orbital flight on Sept. 5 — the first privately funded company in Europe to deliver a satellite on its own, and from a spaceport in continental Europe — is a good short-term boost for the company but no more than that.

The main event, ramping production to a launch cadence that ultimately could reach 40 per year, will be just as difficult as concluding the inaugural success from Norway’s Andoya Space spaceport.

“Ramping . . .

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