Isar Aerospace sets date for second Spectrum launch

German launch company Isar Aerospace is preparing for the second launch of its Spectrum rocket, this time carrying several satellite payloads.

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Test tanks and future Ships highlight the current focus at Starbase, along with the launch pad that those Ships will eventually launch from.

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European launchers are ramping up 🚀

ATD Aerospace, from Romania, is developing a 10 kN rocket that can re-ignite and adjust its thrust.

The firing test seen here shows a water-cooled version as it cycles from 100% thrust to 60% and back to 100%.

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Artemis II got one step closer, as the Crawler Transporter rolled toward the Vehicle Assembly Building to pick up the SLS/Orion stack and its Mobile Launch Tower and roll them to LC-39B for launch in the coming weeks to the moon.
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Overview of the path to converting Starbase Pad 1 for its future role with Starship.
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