Europe’s initial attempt at launching an orbital rocket from the continent ended in failure as the rocket crashed moments after takeoff on Sunday. This unfortunate incident hinders the continent’s initiatives to establish a robust new space economy.

Developed by Isar Aerospace, a German startup, the Spectrum rocket veered off course and crashed back to Earth with a powerful impact. The launch took place from Norway’s Andøya spaceport in the Arctic region, with a live broadcast on YouTube capturing the event in real-time.

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