Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA)

Current Status

Developing RFA ONE rocket for European commercial and institutional launch market. Planning to launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands, UK. Features a staged combustion Helix engine offering high performance for a small launcher.

Future Outlook

RFA ONE launch from SaxaVord will be historic — first orbital launch from UK soil. European institutional demand for sovereign access provides a strong customer base. Competing with Isar Aerospace for the title of first successful new European small launcher. Staged combustion engine is technically ambitious but offers performance edge.

Key Products