RFA One
In-activeRocket Factory Augsburg (RFA)
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Description
RFA One is a three-stage rocket designed to launch small satellites and payloads of initially up to 1,350 kg into polar orbits.
Specifications
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Stages
3 -
Length
30.0 m -
Diameter
2.0 m -
Fairing Diameter
2.0 m -
Launch Mass
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Thrust
100.0 kN
Family
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Name
RFA One -
Family
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Variant
One -
Alias
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Full Name
RFA One
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
$3000000 -
Low Earth Orbit
1600.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
450.0 kg -
Direct Geostationary
― -
Sun-Synchronous Capacity
1300.0 kg
Rocket Factory Augsburg
Private
COO: Stefan Brieschenk
RFA 2018Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) is a German New Space start-up located in Augsburg. It was founded in 2018 with the mission to build rockets just like cars.
Upcoming Spaceflights
RFA One | Maiden Flight
Rocket Factory Augsburg | GermanySaxaVord Spaceport
TBD December, 2025
Status: To Be Determined
Mission:
First flight of the RFA One launch vehicle. Will carry 7 satellites for various companies and organizations coordinated by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). * AllBertEinStein * ARTICA * Curium Two * ERMINAZ * PCIOD * Separation Ring Mission * SpaceDREAM
Sun-Synchronous OrbitFlight Record
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