Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), founded in 2018, is a German NewSpace company focused on providing affordable and flexible launch services for small satellites. As a launch provider, RFA is currently developing its RFA One rocket, designed for low-Earth orbit missions and aiming to reduce launch costs by using standard industrial components and efficient production technologies. RFA's partners include companies like Conflux Technology and launch sites such as SaxaVord Spaceport, with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) as a customer. Key activities include rocket development, engine testing, and securing launch facilities to offer comprehensive space deployment services.
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Reaction Dynamics is attracting employees from Rocket Lab, ArianeGroup, Orbex, and Rocket Factory Augsburg.
On 26 June, Rocket Factory Augsburg integrated all nine Helix engines onto the RFA ONE first stage.
Rocket Factory Augsburg is preparing for the inaugural flight of its RFA ONE rocket from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland.
Rocket Factory Augsburg’s 2024 marine licence application stated that RFA ONE’s first stage and fairing would splash down south of Jan Mayen.
OHB SE will co-finance Rocket Factory Augsburg's participation in the European Space Agency's European Launcher Challenge.
Avio, Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and PLD Space obtained ESA framework contracts after a first selection in 2024.
OHB will use the capital increase to support new industrial investments, fund acquisitions, and back Rocket Factory Augsburg.
Rocket Factory Augsburg is developing launch vehicles for the small-satellite market.
Rocket Factory Augsburg is a subsidiary of OHB.
Rocket Factory Augsburg won contracts for two missions through its RFA ONE launcher.
Avio, Isar Aerospace, PLD Space, and Rocket Factory Augsburg have framework contracts under the Flight Ticket Initiative.
Rocket Factory Augsburg secured two mission contracts through its RFA ONE launcher.
Avio, Isar Aerospace, PLD Space, and Rocket Factory Augsburg have framework contracts to compete for Flight Ticket Initiative missions.
OHB’s Capital Markets Update indicated that funding would support Rocket Factory Augsburg’s participation in the European Space Agency’s European Launcher Challenge.
If the estimated 14% allocation holds, approximately €71.5 million of OHB’s proceeds would go to Rocket Factory Augsburg.
OHB is involved in two launch vehicle programmes through its subsidiary MT Aerospace and its stake in Rocket Factory Augsburg.
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is a German launch services provider.
NordSpace opened Rocket Factory 1, a 60,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing campus in Markham, Ontario.
Rocket Factory 1 houses design, engineering, manufacturing, and mission control capabilities under one roof.
Rocket Factory 1 is designed to support production of NordSpace’s light- and medium-lift orbital launch vehicles, including the Tundra and Tundra+ lines.