First-ever orbital rocket launched from Europe crashes to the ground and explodes moments after take off from Norway

THE first-ever orbital rocket launched from Europe has crashed into the ground and exploded moments after its take off.

German startup Isar Aerospace’s uncrewed Spectrum rocket fell into the sea and burst into flames just 40 seconds after blasting off from Norway’s Arctic Andøya Spaceport on Sunday.

AFPSpectrum rocket lifts off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway in Europe’s first orbital launch attempt[/caption] APTest rocket ‘Spectrum’ explodes felling back down after the launch at Andoya Spaceport in Nordmela...