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RFA, ATMOS, and Yuri Announce “Eva” Microgravity Service
European Spaceflight · 21 Oct 2023
German space companies Rocket Factory Augsburg, Yuri, and ATMOS Space Cargo have announced a new partnership to launch an end-to-end service for microgravity research. The three companies’ new “Eva” microgravity research...
RFA-Led Consortium Submit Argo for ESA Commercial Cargo Initiative
European Spaceflight · 20 Sep 2023
A consortium led by German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has unveiled its Argo space station resupply vehicle. The consortium has submitted the vehicle for consideration to the European Space Agency’s Commercial...
RFA Secures €30m Investment From KKR
The Launch Pad · 7 Aug 2023
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), a prominent launch service provider has successfully secured a substantial €30 million investment from KKR, a renowned global investment firm.
RFA Sign Binding Term Sheet for Access to Guiana Space Center
European Spaceflight · 20 Jun 2023
German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has signed a binding term sheet with French space agency CNES to access a new commercial launch facility being built on the grounds of the old Diamant launch complex at the G...
RFA ONE Creeps Ever Closer to the Launchpad
European Spaceflight · 7 Jun 2023
Last week, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) announced that it had successfully completed the Integrated System Test (IST) campaign for the RFA ONE second stage. The IST campaign included several hot fire tests and culminate...
INTERVIEW: We Sit Down With RFA COO Stefan Brieschenk
The Launch Pad · 6 Jun 2023
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is a new name in the spaceflight industry that you've probably heard a lot over the past few years. If you haven't, we've got you covered! Back in March, TLP was given the opportunity to hav...
Companies have diverging views on the future of European launch
SpaceNews · 16 Nov 2022
Arianespace and German launch startups Isar Aerospace and Rocket Factory Augsburg are moving towards first launches next year but have mixed views on how the European launch sector has and should develop.
RFA reveals second stage and updates test path to 2023 launch
NASASpaceflight · 8 Nov 2022
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has revealed the second stage for its upcoming RFA One rocket. The company’s tweet showed a second stage, integrated with a Helix engine. This engine will power both the first and second sta...
Rocket Factory Augsburg talks reusability plans and 3D printing
NASASpaceflight · 24 Oct 2022
In a recent interview with NASASpaceflight, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) co-founder and COO Dr. Stefan Brieschenk talked about current manufacturing methods and upcoming plans for its RFA One rocket.
Isar Aerospace wins three-way DLR microlauncher competition
SpaceNews · 6 May 2021
German launch startup Isar Aerospace beat out Rocket Factory Augsburg and HyImpulse Technologies to win a DLR endorsement that clears the way for it to secure 11 million euros from the European Space Agency’s Boost! prog...