Isar Aerospace: Launch attempt for German Spectrum rocket aborted (heise.de)

• Spectrum rocket launch aborted pre-ignition
• Precedent of previous launch failure remains a factor
• Underlines difficulty in scaling European commercial space

"The test flight of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket was aborted just before launch. As a key player in the German space sector, the company is attempting to demonstrate orbital capability following a failed test over a year ago. Technical delays highlight the significant barriers to commercializing sovereign European launch systems."