ISAR AEROSPACE: A German company for the launch of the first commercial rocket in Europe in a German company

Norwegian rocket test flights are in progress, creating history and providing Europe with larger independence from the leaders of the American orbit launch market.

Who is there after the launch of the rocket?

The company that developed a new rocket called Spectrum is the German ISAR Aerospace. The spectrum is 28 meters tall and consists of two stages and uses oxygen and propane as a propulsion. ISAR AEROSPACE says that the goal of test flight without a payload is to “collect as much data and experience as possible.” The company said New scientist It was too busy for employees to prepare for a test flight for the interview.

When and where will the release be done?

The launch will be held at the Andro -Night Space Center in Norway and has been approved by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Bureau (NCAA). ISAR AEROSPACE announced that it will be released from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm on March 24 and will be allowed.

Successful will be the first flight of orbital launch vehicles on the European continent except Russia.

Is there any other launch company in Europe?

It is that and some have been established quite a bit. The European market leader, Arianespace, was founded 45 years ago and began its launch in cooperation with CNES, European and French national space. However, these launches were made in Kia, France, a French territory in South America, and rocket (VEGA C and Ariane 6) were built by other companies.

In addition to ISAR AEROSPACE, there is a clutch of European startups to start competition, including Spain. Zero 2 infinite And Germany Rocket Factory Au Knesburg and Hyimpulse.

Why do you need your own launcher in Europe?

Davide Amato Imperial College London says there are many reasons for the demand for small European launch companies. First of all, it will be simpler and cheaper to make satellites in Europe and launch in Europe without having half of the world.

It is also simpler to have a small, inexpensive launch vehicle that can put a single satellite into track. You may want to reach other heights or orbits rather than riding with other missions.

Then there is a current political situation. Companies and countries may not want to rely on US launch providers, especially SpaceX, given the link between unpredictable CEO Elon Musk and his Trump administration.

These concerns were implied by Daniel Metzler, the CEO of ISAR Aerospace. Recent statement: “Our first test flight in today’s designated climate is more than a rocket launch.”

Is Norway a good place to release?

Rocket close to the equator is improved. Thanks to the rotation of the earth, they begin to travel much faster than the center of the earth than the rocket launched near the pillar.

The Andøya Space Center is located at 69 ° north, so the rotation speed of the earth is considerably weaker than French Kiana. But this is not important for fixed orbit. Creating a greater angle with the equator.

ISAR AEROSPACE said that the 1500 kilogram payload can be placed in the orbit of 30 times a year from 90 ° to 110.6 °. This includes the ideal solar orbit (orbits that always pass through a point given in local time). ISAR has already signed a contract to put the Arctic Ocean Satellite satellite into the orbit of Norwegian space.

The launching site has no reasonable air and marine traffic and has the advantage of all infrastructure needed for small launch vehicles. “I think this is more limited in terms of achievement, but still reasonable.

Will ISAR succeed?

AMATO said ISAR Aerospace can follow the SPACEX on the Silicon Valley “Test, Failure, Improvement” strategy in a traditional spatial approach of a wide range of designs and prudent tests. Amatoo said, “I will expect a failure.” It’s not necessarily bad. “

“The problem is now that you can reach the surviving design and you can reach a trusted design before you lack money.” He says. “That’s the race. Basically, we are racing investors.”