Isar Aerospace is a German aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider founded in 2018. They are developing "Spectrum," a two-stage, liquid-fueled rocket designed to launch small to medium-sized satellites (up to 1,000 kg) into low Earth orbit. Isar Aerospace operates launch sites in Andøya, Norway and intends to launch from Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana and has secured contracts with customers like Airbus Defence and Space and the Norwegian Space Agency. The company's key investors include the NATO Innovation Fund, Earlybird, Airbus Ventures, and Lakestar.
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Isar Aerospace expects to begin construction on the dedicated launch complex later this year, subject to initial programmatic milestones.
Isar Aerospace will use its Spectrum small launch vehicle for the Pelican mission and for follow-on flights carrying additional Planet satellites.
Planet and Isar Aerospace signed a launch contract for a Planet Pelican satellite to fly on Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket.
Planet and Isar Aerospace plan additional launches beyond the first mission.
Isar Aerospace will launch the Pelican satellite on its Spectrum rocket.
The Planet-Isar Aerospace agreement is the first in a planned series of launches between the two companies.
Planet and Isar Aerospace expect additional launch opportunities beyond the first mission.
Isar Aerospace is expanding its commercial launch business in the European market.
Planet and Isar Aerospace signed a launch contract for a Pelican satellite from Planet’s constellation.
Isar Aerospace stopped a second attempt at a second Spectrum flight in March after an unauthorised vessel entered the maritime danger zone.
Isar Aerospace is working toward its second Spectrum launch after the first test flight ended in less than a minute and crashed into the water near the launchpad.
Planet Labs Germany and Isar Aerospace plan to complete the Pelican launch in less than 12 months.
Isar Aerospace scrubbed its first attempt at a second Spectrum flight in January because of a pressurisation valve problem.
Planet Labs Germany selected Isar Aerospace to launch one of its Pelican Earth observation satellites on a Spectrum rocket.
The Planet Labs Germany and Isar Aerospace launch agreement includes provisions for additional satellites on future launches.
Isar Aerospace signed a launch agreement with Planet Labs Germany.
Isar Aerospace abandoned attempts to launch Spectrum in April and June because of a leak in a composite overwrapped pressure vessel and off-nominal behaviour in the rocket’s fluid systems.
Avio, Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and PLD Space obtained ESA framework contracts after a first selection in 2024.
Isar Aerospace secured two missions for its Spectrum rocket.
Avio, Isar Aerospace, PLD Space, and Rocket Factory Augsburg have framework contracts under the Flight Ticket Initiative.