Isar Aerospace
German small satellite launch vehicle developer for sovereign European access to space.
Isar Aerospace develops the Spectrum, a two-stage liquid-fueled launch vehicle designed for small and medium satellite payloads. The company aims to provide Europe with independent access to space for defense and commercial payloads. Isar Aerospace has raised €310M+ in total funding and is backed by the NATO Innovation Fund. The company is building launch infrastructure in Norway and Germany.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- 400
- Total funding
- €800M+ (as of June 2026 Series D)
- Valuation
- ~€1B (Series D, 2025)
- Stage
- Series D
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Small satellite launch, Space launch vehicles, European space sovereignty
- X / Twitter
- x.com/IsarSpace
- Website
- isaraerospace.com
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Frequently asked
- What does Isar Aerospace do?
- Isar Aerospace develops the Spectrum, a two-stage liquid-fueled launch vehicle designed for small and medium satellite payloads. The company aims to provide Europe with independent access to space for defense and commercial payloads. Isar Aerospace has raised €310M+ in total funding and is backed by the NATO Innovation Fund. The company is building launch infrastructure in Norway and Germany.
- Where is Isar Aerospace headquartered?
- Isar Aerospace is headquartered in Munich, Germany and was founded in 2018.
- How much funding has Isar Aerospace raised?
- Isar Aerospace has raised €800M+ (as of June 2026 Series D) in disclosed funding, at a most recent valuation of ~€1B (Series D, 2025).
- What does Isar Aerospace specialize in?
- Isar Aerospace works across Small satellite launch, Space launch vehicles, European space sovereignty.
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Founded 2018; HQ Munich; €310M+ total funding; Spectrum rocket developer
Isar Aerospace: About Isar AerospaceVerified2026-06-01 - 2
NATO Innovation Fund reaffirmed backing in €270M round
NIF: NATO Innovation Fund reaffirms backing of Isar in EUR 270 Million roundReported2026-01-01 - 3
Closed a €270M Series D on 2026-06-09, led by Island Green Capital and Molten Ventures with HV Capital, Lakestar, UVC Partners, and KfW Capital participating, taking total funding to roughly €800-870M
Isar Aerospace: Isar Aerospace secures EUR 270M to provide sovereign space capabilities globallyVerified2026-06-09 - 4
Round takes Isar Aerospace's total funding to roughly €870 million
TheNextWeb: Isar Aerospace raises €270M Series D ahead of Spectrum launchVerified2026-06-09