Isar’s first orbital rocket crashes into sea – CEO calls it a 'great success'

What counts as failure in New Space? Comment  Yet another rocket exploded over the weekend and – you guessed it – its CEO called the test flight "a great success." This raises the question: what even counts as failure anymore in the world of so-called "New Space" – the VC-fueled and risk-friendly private rocket sector?…

Apr 1, 2025 - 11:47
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Isar’s first orbital rocket crashes into sea – CEO calls it a 'great success'

What counts as failure in New Space?

Comment  Yet another rocket exploded over the weekend and – you guessed it – its CEO called the test flight "a great success." This raises the question: what even counts as failure anymore in the world of so-called "New Space" – the VC-fueled and risk-friendly private rocket sector?…