➀ Andøya Spaceport in Norway has received its Launch Site Operator licence, marking a milestone towards the first satellite launch from Norwegian soil. ➁ The spaceport, located in the Arctic, offers favorable launch conditions for sun synchronous and polar orbits, supporting small satellites up to 1.5 tons. ➂ Isar Aerospace, with a dedicated launch pad at the spaceport, is preparing for the first test flight of its launch vehicle Spectrum.

1. Isar Aerospace, a Munich-based satellite launch service company, has extended its Series C funding round to €220m with support from the NATO Innovation Fund. 2. The NATO Innovation Fund's investment marks its first direct involvement in a satellite launch service provider. 3. The funding will help Isar Aerospace invest in automated production facilities and meet the growing demand for small and medium-sized satellite launches.