Isar Aerospace’s first Spectrum launch fails

Published on March 30, 2025
Spectrum falling

The first launch of Isar Aerospace’ Spectrum rocket failed March 30 when the vehicle lost attitude control seconds after liftoff and plummeted to Earth.

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