Europe just reached orbit from its own soil for the first time
This Week's Briefing
Europe just reached orbit from its own soil for the first time.
A genuine milestone, and a reminder of how far behind we still are.
Worth a scroll.
Key Takeaways
- Isar Aerospace put five satellites into orbit on 5 September
- 192 US launches last year. Seven from Europe.
The Bigger Picture
- SpaceX alone launched over 80% of everything that went to orbit last year
- Cheap mass changes what becomes worth doing at all
Why it matters
“A genuine first for Europe. Now we need the heavy lift.”