Comment: Isar Aerospace's success gives hope for Germany
The historic launch of the rocket shows how the country can reinvent itself: finally get to grips with it. And whistle less.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Isar Aerospace on the launch of their Spectrum rocket, calling it the beginning of a new era. However, many online reactions were hostile, with some users criticizing the project as a waste of taxpayer money. Isar Aerospace's rocket was actually funded with private capital, and the company is working on creating a new market in space. The successful launch is notable, as even SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, did not achieve a second orbital launch until 18 years after its founding.
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