How many times has Spectrum flown?

2 times, with 1 successes and 1 failures. Another 9 flights are scheduled.

What is Spectrum's success rate?

50.0%. That's 1 successful flights out of 2 attempts.

When is the next Spectrum launch?

Spectrum | AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3), flown by Isar Aerospace. It's set for no earlier than November 26, 2026 at about 20:00 UTC from Orbital Launch Pad.

How much can Spectrum lift to orbit?

Launch Library 2 lists Spectrum at 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit.

Is Spectrum reusable?

No. Launch Library 2 lists Spectrum as expendable, so no stage is recovered to fly again.

Rocket file · LV-491

Spectrum

Isar Aerospace · IN SERVICE

Spectrum is an expendable launch vehicle built by Isar Aerospace. It stands 28.0 m tall, lifts 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit, first flew on 30 March 2025. It has flown 2 times with 1 successes, a success rate of 50.0%. Its next flight is Spectrum | AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3) for Isar Aerospace, no earlier than November 26, 2026 at about 20:00 UTC.

Specification

Vehicle spec sheet

ON FILE

Height28.0 m

Diameter2.0 m

Payload to LEO1,000 kg

Payload to GTONOT ON FILE

Maiden flight30 March 2025

ReusableNo, expendable

Launch costNOT ON FILE

StatusIN SERVICE

As listed by Launch Library 2. The cost is Launch Library’s figure, not a quoted price. Figures for rockets outside the sixty most-flown were last read on 2026-11-05.

Flight record

Reliability

ON RECORD

Total flights2

Successful1

Failed1

Success rate50.0%

Landing attempts0

Landing successN/A

Scheduled9

About Spectrum

Spectrum is a small launch vehicle developed by German company Isar Aerospace.

Upcoming flights

Spectrum | AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3)
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
T-··:··:··
2026-11-26 20:00Z

TBCOrbit: SSOOperator file
Spectrum | 1 x Pelican satellite
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
Q4 2026
TBDOrbit: SSOOperator file
Spectrum | ΣYNDEO-3
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
Q4 2026
TBDOrbit: LEOOperator file
Spectrum | Cassini
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
2026
TBDOrbit: LEOOperator file
Spectrum | Tom & Jerry
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
Q2 2027
TBDOrbit: LEOOperator file
Spectrum | ADRAS-J2
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
2027
TBDOrbit: SSOOperator file
Spectrum | ELS-R1
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
2027
TBDOrbit: LEOOperator file
Spectrum | AOS-Demo & Precursor
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
2028
TBDOrbit: SSOOperator file
Spectrum | ELSA-M
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
2028
TBDOrbit: POOperator file
Spectrum | SEOPS LaunchLock Prime
Isar Aerospace · Andøya Spaceport
2028
TBDOrbit: LEOOperator file

Spectrum in the archive

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Common questions

How many times has Spectrum flown?: 2 times, with 1 successes and 1 failures. Another 9 flights are scheduled.
What is Spectrum's success rate?: 50.0%. That's 1 successful flights out of 2 attempts.
When is the next Spectrum launch?: Spectrum | AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3), flown by Isar Aerospace. It's set for no earlier than November 26, 2026 at about 20:00 UTC from Orbital Launch Pad.
How much can Spectrum lift to orbit?: Launch Library 2 lists Spectrum at 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit.
Is Spectrum reusable?: No. Launch Library 2 lists Spectrum as expendable, so no stage is recovered to fly again.