German startup's space rocket explodes seconds after takeoff from Norway

German startup's space rocket explodes seconds after takeoff from Norway

A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff from a Norwegian space port on Sunday, March 30, in what German startup Isar Aerospace had described as an initial test. A press release describes the launch as a success.

The uncrewed Spectrum rocket was billed as the first attempt at an orbital flight to originate from Europe, where several nations, including Sweden and Britain, have said they want a share of a growing market for commercial space missions.

Isar Aerospace, which had warned that the initial launch could end prematurely, said the test produced extensive data that its team can learn from.

ISAR AEROSPACE / REUTERS VIDEO

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