Spectrum | Onward and Upward

A Spectrum rocket launched Spectrum | Onward and Upward from Andøya Spaceport, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Isar Aerospace
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Spectrum
Launch site
Andøya Spaceport
Launch pad
Orbital Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Spectrum | Onward and Upward cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-09-05T20:12:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Spectrum roars off the pad at Andøya Spaceport.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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