01st-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil delayed due to unsafe winds.

The first orbital rocket to launch from continental Europe is nearing its debut.

Germany-based Isar Aerospace was targeting no earlier than Monday, March 24, for the maiden voyage of its brand new Spectrum rocket. The Spectrum was set to liftoff from the Andøya Spaceport, in Norway, during a three-hour launch window Monday, between 7:30 a.m. EST (1130 GMT) and 10:30 a.m. EDT (1430 GMT), but weather at the launch site has scrubbed today's attempt.

In an online post Monday morning, the company stated, "The first test flight of #Spectrum is scrubbed due to unfavorable winds. Launch vehicle and range remain healthy, and the team is working to determine a new launch window together with @AndoyaSpace Spaceport," adding, "well done team for today’s attempt."

Source: www.space.com

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