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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Rocket Factory aims to raise 25,000,000 EUR in fresh capital in its financing round.
Rocket Factory targets freight costs of EUR 3 million per launch with the goal of offering the cheapest launch service in the world.
The Portuguese Space Agency supports the joint effort of RFA Portugal and CEiiA to develop structural components of a new generation micro-launcher in Portugal.
Rocket Factory signed a contract with ESA for the production and testing of the orbital stage demonstrator of its launch vehicle RFA ONE.
Rocket Factory Augsburg AG is the first company to sign the second contract in ESA’s Commercial Space Transportation Services and Support program.
CEiiA, a Portuguese Engineering and Development Center, and RFA Portugal, a subsidiary of Rocket Factory, are partners on the project.
The Portuguese Space Agency, Portugal Space, provided great support for Rocket Factory's project.
Rocket Factory received support from ESA for the development of the first stage demonstrator last November.
The orbital stage developed by Rocket Factory will provide unmatched flexibility with respect to mission capabilities.
Stefan Brieschenk is the Chief Operating Officer at Rocket Factory.
Rocket Factory is collaborating with CEiiA on the project to leverage their expertise in developing competitive composite products.
Jörn Spurmann is the Chief Commercial Officer at Rocket Factory.
In the scope of the C-STS program, Rocket Factory will qualify the orbital stage demonstrator for its launch vehicle.
Isar Aerospace is one of three German launch startups to receive a 500,000 EUR grant from the European Space Agency to support small launch vehicle development alongside HyImpulse and Rocket Factory Augsberg.
Rocket Factory Augsburg plans a late 2021 launch for the RFA One vehicle.
Rocket Factory Augsburg received a €500,000 ESA support contract under the Boost! program.
The European Space Agency awarded HyImpulse Technologies, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and Isar Aerospace a combined 1,500,000 EUR to support development of competing microlaunchers.
Rocket Factory Augsburg is developing the three-stage RFA One launch vehicle designed to carry 1,300 kg to a 300-kilometer polar orbit.
The ESA Boost! support contracts to HyImpulse, Rocket Factory Augsburg, and Isar Aerospace were announced on 2020-11-03.
Rocket Factory Augsburg is receiving ESA support of 500,000 EUR for the development of the first stage demonstrator of its RFA ONE launch vehicle.