German Spectrum rocket reaches orbit from Andøya, European first

The German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) achieved orbit on its Spectrum rocket's test flight from Andøya Spaceport in Norway, marking a European premiere for a commercial orbital launch. The success validates Germany's entry into orbital launch capability, though the payload and mission details remain undisclosed. This reduces Europe's reliance on foreign launch providers and signals a new competitive dynamic in the small-launcher market.