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Private German rocket makes history with orbital launch from Norway

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September 7, 2026
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Private German rocket makes history with orbital launch
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Happy Labor Day, Space Fans! Welcome to a special holiday edition of your daily space update. Our top story for today takes us to Norway, where German rocket company ISAR Aerospace just launched into orbit from Europe for the 1st time! Check it out.

And of course, that's not all. It is Labor Day, so U.S. astronauts in space have the day off. We also learn how A.I. is changing the future of Earth observation, NASA's new Deep Space Network upgrades and more!
 
Liftoff from Europe!
 
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We've entered a new world of Earth observation, in which artificial intelligence helps researchers make sense of an ever-glowing glut of privately gathered data. But caution is still needed.
 
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Like their compatriots here on Earth, the three NASA astronauts living aboard the International Space Station will get a well-deserved rest on Labor Day.
 
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NASA expands Deep Space Network
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Just in time for Labor Day sales, this Celestron FirstScope is 20% off and is the telescope I grab for quick stargazing sessions. It's ideal for beginners and kids too.
 
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Editor's Note
 
Have a great Labor Day!
That's going to be a wrap for today's Labor Day space update. Be sure to come back tomorrow when we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek (actually, we're celebrating all month long, so don't miss it). A new cargo ship launches to the ISS on Sept. 9, so you won't want to miss the live launch and docking there, too.

Don't forget, you can find us on the go in our Space.com app for iOS and Android. And keep looking up!

Tariq Malik
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Private German rocket makes history with orbital launch from Norway

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