Space Ventures: European Launch Delays, Alpine Glacier Hopes, and Lunar Exploration

A German space startup delays its rocket launch from Norway due to bad weather. Swiss scientists predict the partial salvation of the Alps' largest glacier if global warming is kept under two degrees. Meanwhile, Firefly Aerospace partners with Blue Origin to study volcanic formations on the moon by 2028.

A German space startup, Isar Aerospace, announced a delay in the launch of its SpaceX-inspired rocket from Norway owing to unfavorable weather conditions. The Spectrum rocket aims to be Europe's first orbital flight, as several European nations vie for a stake in satellite launches.

Swiss scientists reported hope in reducing the ice loss of the Alps' largest glacier if global warming is constrained below two degrees Celsius. This comes amid a UN report highlighting unprecedented ice melting rates globally, with the past three years recording the largest glacial mass loss ever.

In space exploration advancements, Firefly Aerospace has teamed up with Blue Origin's subsidiary, Honeybee Robotics, to supply a rover for a 2028 mission targeting lunar volcanic formations. This collaboration emphasizes the growing trend of using advanced space technologies to enhance lunar research and exploration.

(With inputs from agencies.)