Isar Aerospace becomes first European company to reach orbit with commercial rocket

·2 views

German startup Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket, the two-stage Spectrum, from a spaceport in Norway. The milestone marks a significant breakthrough for the European space industry, which has long lacked a homegrown commercial launch option. The achievement comes after a failed attempt in March of the previous year, when the rocket crashed into the sea and exploded just 30 seconds after liftoff. CEO and Co-Founder Daniel Metzler described the launch as opening space access from Continental Europe and positioning Isar as a genuine alternative for both commercial and institutional customers worldwide.

Read the full story at The Verge

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Travis Kalanick's Atoms Venture Reportedly Eyeing Robotaxi Market

Travis Kalanick, the co-founder of Uber, appears to be steering his new venture Atoms toward the robotaxi industry. Kalanick has described Atoms as an opportunity to complete what he calls 'unfinished business,' suggesting a return to autonomous ride-hailing. The move would place him back in a space closely tied to his tenure at Uber, where self-driving ambitions were a major strategic focus. Details about Atoms' specific plans or timeline in the robotaxi sector remain limited at this stage.

0 comments Read more at TechCrunch

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Boox Picco Mini E-Reader With 3.97-Inch Touchscreen Expected in November

Boox has shared new details about its upcoming Picco e-reader at IFA, after first teasing the device in July with little information. The compact gadget features a 3.97-inch touchscreen e-paper display, which analysts consider an improvement over rival devices like the Xteink X4 Pro. Unlike some competitors, the Picco lacks rear magnets for phone attachment and has no onboard storage, relying solely on a microSD card. It does include physical page-turn buttons that can be configured for different short and long-press actions. A release is expected in November, though pricing has not yet been announced.

0 comments Read more at The Verge

TechnologyTechCrunch ·

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

0 comments Read more at TechCrunch

TechnologyThe Verge ·

Fairphone 6 Plus Brings Ethical, Repairable Design to US Midrange Market

Fairphone has launched the Fairphone 6 Plus, its latest sustainability-focused Android smartphone, now available in the United States. The device is built around ethically sourced materials and a high degree of repairability, core principles the company has long championed. Previous Fairphone models required users to accept trade-offs such as weak processors and poor cameras in exchange for those sustainable credentials. The 6 Plus marks a significant step forward by delivering a performance level comparable to a standard midrange Android phone. It represents two key milestones for the brand: competitive everyday usability and an official US market entry.

0 comments Read more at The Verge