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Isar Aerospace plans to more than double launch capacity in 2028 amid surging demand

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German launch startup Isar Aerospace plans to more than double its launch capacity in 2028, signaling an effort to scale production and operations in response to strong demand for access to space. The company is backed by the NATO Innovation Fund.

Discovered 2026-09-15T08:51:16.631063-07:00 | 2026-09-15T08:51:16.631063-07:00

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  • Isar’s planned capacity increase reflects the growing demand for commercial launch services and the need for additional access to space.
  • The expansion highlights the emergence of European launch providers as strategically backed competitors in the commercial space market.
  • NATO Innovation Fund backing underscores the defense and strategic relevance being attached to launch capacity in Europe.

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