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ISAR Aerospace: Blasting off from Norway
- Published 27 May 2025; updated 27 April 2026; estimated reading time 2 minutes. German launch startup ISAR Aerospace selected Andøya Spaceport for its Spectrum rocket and secured exclusive use of a launch pad for up to 20 years, according to the case study. The page presents the arrangement as a long-term launch base for European New Space and satellite customers; its statement about planned first launches is a page-era plan, not evidence of current launch status.
- The article says Andøya’s northern coastal location supports launch inclinations from 87.4° to 108°, suitable for sun-synchronous and polar orbits, and that its trajectory avoids populated areas. ISAR had grown to more than 30 employees and invested in launch infrastructure, with further investment planned.
- Invest in Norway provided support navigating Norway’s space ecosystem and engaging local, regional and national authorities. In collaboration with Innovation Norway’s financial-support services, it helped secure NOK 200 million (about USD 19 million) in grants and loans for ISAR Aerospace Norway related to development and investment in the Andøya launchpad. It also facilitated international promotion and discussions with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, US Space Force and Germany’s Space Component Command.
- Contacts shown through a “Get in touch” pathway include Lars Gogstad and Karsten Glauning; the contact form is linked from the article. Related industry: Defence and space. Invest in Norway contact link also provided.