Isar Aerospace - Spectrum
| Launcher name |
Spectrum |
| Launcher state |
Operational, Development |
| First launch |
2025 |
| Launch delay |
First announced launch: 2021 |
| Launches |
1 |
| Launch cost |
$10M |
| Cost per kg |
14290 $/kg |
| Performance |
700 kg |
| Propellant type |
Liquid, Propane |
| Comment |
As of June 2024: “Currently, we are waiting for the permits to begin with the stage testing of our first and second stage, which will verify that the systems meet all necessary requirements for flight,” a company spokesperson told SpaceNews. “Depending on the outcome of these tests, we will approach our first test flight as soon as possible.”
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| Company name |
Isar Aerospace |
| Oneliner |
Isar Aerospace develops next generation rockets for sustainable access to space for small and medium satellites and satellite constellations.
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| Notes |
- Deal with Airbus in April 2021 to commit to one launch, plus options, of a small Earth Observation (EO) satellite into orbit.
- Europe’s space sector has lift off: Satellite launcher startup Isar Aerospace lands exclusive deal, 2021-04-14.
- Isar Aerospace and OroraTech announce partnership to launch satellites for tackling global wildfire crises. The launches will take place between 2022 and 2026 and will bring OroraTech’s satellites to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The agreement includes the launch of more than ten small satellites, and an option to extend the service agreement to the entire OroraTech satellite constellation consisting of hundreds of satellites.
- By the beginning of 2024, Isar Aerospace will launch Astrocast’s satellite on a rideshare mission to SSO from its launch site in Andøya, Norway.
- D-Orbit books Isar Aerospace launch for orbital transfer vehicle.
- Exotrail’s spacedrop™ delivery service will use Isar Aerospace’s launch vehicle Spectrum on multiple firm launches between 2024 and 2029 to deliver satellites in LEO and GTO orbits.
- Spaceflight books dedicated Isar Aerospace launch in 2026, SpaceNews, 2023-01-25.
- Isar Aerospace Completes 260-Second Hot Fire Test, 2023-10-27.
- ATEL Ventures Invests $20M in Isar Aerospace to Boost Satellite Launch Capabilities, 2024-06-04.
- Isar Aerospace raises $70 million, SpaceNews, 2024-06-20. The new funding brings the total value of Series C to more than 220 million euros. The company has raised more than 400 million euros to date.
- ESA Awards €44.2M in Funding to Four European Rocket Builders, 2024-11-19.
- Germany Commits €95M More to Isar, RFA, and HyImpulse, 2024-12-20.
- Isar Completes Final Static Fire Tests Ahead of Inaugural Spectrum Flight, 2025-02-21.
- Isar to Launch Norwegian Maritime Surveillance Satellites, 2025-03-12.
- Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum launch fails, 2025-03-30.
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| Funding |
$420M+ |
| Location |
Germany |
| Established |
2018 |
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Last modified: 2025-05-03
