After 30 seconds of departure, the spectrum rocket lost control and crashed into the ground by a strong rumble. Despite this, the flight test was successful, according to the German start, which had collected valuable data in the lower time of the flight.
European private space start Space Sunday “successfully” completed The first resource flight of your spectrum rocketA few seconds after the beginning he crashed into the ground.
Iceer Aerospace, one German startup located in MunichThe rocket started from Andia Island in northern Norway. The rocket departed from the platform at 12:30 pm on Sunday It flew for about 30 seconds Before going back and falls to the earth, it creates a powerful eruption. Spectrum, in 28 meters longIt is a Two -Status rocket Especially designed to place small and medium satellites in the orbit.
First attempt to introduce a satellite rocket from European soil
“Our first test plane met our expectations, that was a great success,” he said Daniel Metzler In a statement, the CEO of ISR and the co -company. “D.We used a clean departure, 30 seconds flights and can also check our flight finishing system“.
Understanding is subject to various factors, including climate and security conditions, following a Sunday departure Week of adverse conditionsIt was forced to postpone the test on Mondays and Saturdays due to climate control.
The company was Often rejected the possibility That rocket Reached its first orbit A complete flight that will consider the success of 30 seconds. ISAR Aerospace wants to collect as many data and experience during the first integrated test of all organizations in its locally developed launch vehicle.
ISAR aerospace is an independent company of the European Space Agency (ESA), which is funded by its 23 member states. ESA disables rockets and satellites for many yearsBut mainly From the French Qiana y Capo dancer in FloridaSo this is the first attempt to introduce a satellite rocket from Europe.
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