ESA Moves Toward Independent Orbital Infrastructure
The European Space Agency is developing plans for an independent orbital station and expanding its launch capabilities to reduce reliance on international partners by 2030.

The European Space Agency is developing plans for an independent orbital station and expanding its launch capabilities to reduce reliance on international partners by 2030.

Launch integrator SEOPS has signed a deal for five dedicated missions on Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket to be executed between 2028 and 2030.

German startup Isar Aerospace is preparing for the second launch of its Spectrum rocket to establish Europe's first independent commercial orbital launch system.

Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum rocket, marking the first time a fully commercial orbital vehicle from Europe has reached space.

German startup Isar Aerospace became the first European commercial company to reach orbit with its Spectrum rocket.

German company Isar Aerospace became the first European commercial space company to successfully orbit satellites using a rocket launched from continental Europe.
