Preparations are under way for a rocket test flight in Norway that could make history and give Europe greater independence from the market leader in orbital launches, the United States.

Isar Aerospace says it is planning to launch on 24 March between 12.30pm and 3.30pm CET, weather permitting.

  • NoneOfUrBusiness
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    226 days ago

    Yes, but it sure helps when your internet connection can’t be turned off by foreign powers on a whim.

    • @[email protected]
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      126 days ago

      So does every country need a satellite army in case someone decide to attack their starlink?

      • NoneOfUrBusiness
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        126 days ago

        Unless there’s some kind of treaty preventing satellite warfare and that treaty is respected, the answer will be yes.