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Onward and Upward — Isar Aerospace rocket launch
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Onward and Upward

No earlier than Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Rocket
Spectrum
Pad
Orbital Launch Pad
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum is set to launch Onward and Upward no earlier than July 2026 from Orbital Launch Pad, Andøya Spaceport. The countdown above is shown in your local timezone; the status updates live as the flight moves from To Be Confirmed to Go, and if it slips or scrubs. Second test flight of the Isar Spectrum launch vehicle. This launch will carry 5 cubesats and 1 non-separable experiment as part of European Space Agency (ESA)'s “Boost!” program: * CyBEEsat (TU Berlin) * TriSat-S (University of Maribor) * Platform 6 (EnduroSat) * FramSat-1 (NTNU) * SpaceTeamSat1 (TU Wien Space Team) * Let It Go (Dcubed, non-separable experiment)

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Where to watch Onward and Upward

Isar Aerospace carries the official webcast on its own channel. When the stream link is published we surface it here, and embed the player on launch day. For the full rundown of where every provider streams — and how to catch it in your timezone — see how to watch a rocket launch live. New to the jargon? The launch glossary explains scrub, hold, MECO and the rest.

Frequently asked questions

When does Onward and Upward launch?
Onward and Upward is scheduled to launch no earlier than July 2026 from Orbital Launch Pad, Andøya Spaceport. The countdown on this page shows the time in your local timezone and updates if the schedule changes.
Where can I watch Onward and Upward live?
Isar Aerospace streams the launch on its official channel. When a webcast link is available it appears on this page, and the player is embedded on launch day.
What rocket is launching Onward and Upward?
Onward and Upward launches on Isar Aerospace's Spectrum from Orbital Launch Pad, Andøya Spaceport.
Can I watch Onward and Upward in person?
Possibly, if you're near Andøya Spaceport. See our in-person viewing guide for the best public spots, and check whether this launch is visible from your location.

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