Successful test launch for orbital rocket from Norwegian island

The Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket rolls out at Andoya Spaceport (Isar Aerospace, Photo Wingmen Media via AP/PA)

A private European aerospace start-up has successfully launched the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from Norway.

Isar Aerospace, which is headquartered in Munich, said it launched its Spectrum rocket from the island of Andoya on Sunday.