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Vehicle family profile

RFA One

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

Rocket Factory AugsburgDevelopment
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Variants
1
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
0
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
1,300 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
202601
202702
202803
202904
203005
203105
203205
203306
203406
203506
203606
203706
203806
203906
204006
204106

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
RFA One
SSO1,300 kg500 kmUnknownRocket Factory Augsburg RFA ONE
RFA One
MEO500 kg6,000 kmUnknownRocket Factory Augsburg RFA ONE

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch

No recent missions

No launched missions are linked to variants in this family.

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
RFA One
Not stated0Development
YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026SaxaVord Spaceport135%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2027SaxaVord Spaceport235%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2028SaxaVord Spaceport335%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2029SaxaVord Spaceport435%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2030SaxaVord Spaceport530%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2031SaxaVord Spaceport530%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2032SaxaVord Spaceport530%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2033SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2034SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2035SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2036SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2037SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2038SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2039SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2040SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
2041SaxaVord Spaceport625%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year license...
SaxaVord Spaceport
2026 · 35% confidence
1

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2027 · 35% confidence
2

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2028 · 35% confidence
3

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2029 · 35% confidence
4

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2030 · 30% confidence
5

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2031 · 30% confidence
5

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2032 · 30% confidence
5

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2033 · 25% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2034 · 25% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2035 · 25% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2036 · 25% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

SaxaVord Spaceport
2037 · 25% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: RFA One is still pre-first-orbital-flight in 2026; use operational cadence, not the 10/year licensed ceiling.

RFA One
GTO
450 kg
Unknown
Unknown
Rocket Factory Augsburg RFA ONE
RFA One
TLI300 kgUnknownUnknownRocket Factory Augsburg RFA ONE
RFA One
GEO150 kgUnknownUnknownRocket Factory Augsburg RFA ONE
Track
Mentions
137
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
0.0-5.0
Actions

Rocket Factory Augsburg is working towards integrated systems testing of its upper stage and Helix engine as the next step toward a first orbital test flight of the RFA One rocket scheduled to follow at the end of 2023.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 17, 2022Precious Payload partners with Arkisys, Rocket Factory Augsburg to market payload slots and launches
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Rocket Factory Augsburg plans for the RFA ONE rocket to launch up to fifty times per year in the future.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Nov 17, 2022For Europe Precious Payload and Rocket Factory Augsburg to schedule low-cost launches online via Launch.ctrl platform

RFA ONE is a three-stage, 30-meter rocket that can deliver up to 1,350 kg to a polar Earth orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Sep 21, 2022Spaceflight Signs MoU with RFA to Launch its OTVs and Rideshare Payloads in Future Launch Missions

Rocket Factory Augsburg expects the RFA ONE rocket to launch up to 50 times per year in the future to deliver satellites into near-Earth orbit.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Sep 21, 2022Spaceflight Signs MoU with RFA to Launch its OTVs and Rideshare Payloads in Future Launch Missions

Rocket Factory Augsburg expects the RFA ONE rocket to perform as many as 50 launches per year in the future.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Sep 19, 2022Rocket Factory Augsburg + Spaceflight sign an MOU for upcoming launches

RFA ONE is a three-stage, 30-meter rocket that can deliver up to 1,350 kg to a polar Earth orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.0Sep 19, 2022Rocket Factory Augsburg + Spaceflight sign an MOU for upcoming launches

RFA ONE can deliver up to 1,350 kg to a 300-km polar orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Feb 10, 2022RFA and Southern Launch sign agreement for launch facilities

RFA ONE can deliver up to 1,350 kg to a 300 km polar orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Feb 10, 2022An Agreement For Launch Facilities Signed By Rocket Factory Augsburg AG + Australia’s Southern Launch

The agreement enables Rocket Factory Augsburg AG to provide flexible, low-cost, and precise launch services with RFA ONE from a regional spaceport in the Asia-Pacific region.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 10, 2022RFA and Southern Launch sign agreement for launch facilities

RFA One is a three-stage rocket designed by Rocket Factory Augsburg to lift 450 kg to geostationary transfer orbit.

CapabilityValue 4.5Jan 21, 2022Plus Ultra’s lunar comsats to hitch rides on ispace moon landers

The RFA ONE flight for Lunar Research Service is scheduled to take place at the end of 2022 from Andøya, Norway.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 23, 2021Maiden flight of RFA ONE to launch LRS´s mission

The RFA ONE launch for Lunar Research Service is scheduled to take place from Andøya, Norway at the close of 2022.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 21, 2021Rocket Factory Augsburg Agrees To Launch Lunar Research Service’s Smallsat

The first flight of RFA One is scheduled to take place at the end of 2022 from Andøya spaceport in Norway.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 18, 2021Rocket Factory Augsburg lands new customer in build up to first launch

The RFA ONE launch vehicle is designed to deliver satellites into near-Earth orbit quickly and reliably at a highly competitive price point.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Nov 17, 2021Morpheus Space + Rocket Factory Augsburg To Work Together On Propulsion Tech

RFA’s RFA ONE launch vehicle will be used to deliver Lúnasa’s reusable orbital transfer vehicle VIA to near-Earth orbit.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 17, 2021RFA and Lúnasa sign Memorandum of Understanding

The RFA ONE launch vehicle will be used to deliver Lúnasa’s reusable orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) VIA to near-Earth orbit and to provide resupply flights.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Nov 16, 2021RFA and Lúnasa’s MoU Will Provide Flexible Cost-Effective In-Orbit Services

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG will launch Neutron Star Systems’ demonstrator mission in 2023-07-01 on the RFA ONE launch system.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Oct 27, 2021Neutron Star Systems + RFA Sign LEO Demo Mission Agreement

The RFA ONE launch vehicle is designed to provide precise in-orbit delivery via its orbital stage.

CapabilityValue 3.6Oct 25, 2021A New CEO Is Named For Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA)

Rocket Factory Augsburg is designing the RFA One rocket to carry 1,300 kg to a 300-kilometer polar orbit.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0May 6, 2021Isar Aerospace wins three-way DLR microlauncher competition

Rocket Factory Augsburg completed an initial ignition test of the rocket engine that will power the RFA One.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.3May 6, 2021Isar Aerospace wins three-way DLR microlauncher competition