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  "id": 5833392,
  "title": "German spacetech Isar Aerospace’s second rocket launch reaches orbit in milestone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/german-spacetech-isar-aerospaces-second-rocket-launch-reaches-orbit",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-05T20:54:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Sifted",
    "slug": "sifted",
    "url": "https://sifted.eu/articles/isar-aerospace-test-flight-orbit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "German spacetech company Isar Aerospace successfully launched its second rocket into orbit, marking a significant milestone for the company. The test flight, which took place from a launchpad in Norway, occurred approximately one and a half years after the first rocket attempt ended in a crash less than 30 seconds after takeoff. This achievement represents the first instance of a privately-developed rocket reaching orbit from European soil, according to the company. Anne Sraders, a senior reporter at Sifted based in Berlin, covers the VC industry and deeptech startups, emphasizing the importance of this milestone for the European defense, aerospace, and deeptech sectors. Bessemer and Atomico are reportedly discussing a potential lead role in Isar Aerospace's $2bn funding round, while SpaceX's recent IPO is seen by some investors as setting a benchmark for similar ventures in Europe. The company recently raised €270m in new investments, with Island Green Capital and Molten Ventures joining the round.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Raumfahrt: Isar Aerospace startet neuen Raketenversuch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/raumfahrt-isar-aerospace-startet-neuen-raketenversuch",
        "published": "2026-09-05T12:13:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Space.com",
        "title": "Watch Isar Aerospace try to make history today with launch from Norway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/watch-isar-aerospace-try-to-make-history-today-with-launch-from-norway",
        "published": "2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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