SpaceX rival launches rocket in historic first, says industry is 'desperate' for more
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German rocket maker Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit for the first time over the weekend, marking a milestone for Europe's commercial space industry as the company looks to ramp up launches to meet what it says is booming demand.
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What happened
German rocket maker Isar Aerospace successfully reached orbit for the first time over the weekend, marking a milestone for Europe's commercial space industry as the company looks to ramp up launches to meet what it says is booming demand.
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Common ground
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