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# German startup achieves first commercial orbital launch from continental Europe
- URL: https://www.nupath.eu/german-startup-achieves-first-commercial-orbital-launch-from-continental-europe/
- Published: 2026-09-07T05:05:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T05:05:52.000Z
- Author: Christian Triantafillou Schade
- Tags: News, Germany, Norway, #source_Politico

A German startup successfully launched a 28-meter rocket into orbit from Norway, carrying five small satellites. The mission marks the first commercial orbital launch from continental European soil, advancing Europe's push for strategic autonomy in space launch capabilities. Germany's research ministry hailed the milestone as a demonstration of the country's technical expertise. **(POLITICO)**

[German startup makes European space history with first successful orbital launch](https://www.politico.eu/article/german-startup-makes-european-space-history-with-first-successful-orbital-launch/?utm%5Fsource=RSS%5FFeed&utm%5Fmedium=RSS&utm%5Fcampaign=RSS%5FSyndication) (Politico)