Rocket Factory Augsburg

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) is a German NewSpace start-up based in Augsburg, founded in August 2018. The company focuses on making space access more efficient and affordable, aiming to democratize space travel. With approximately 200 employees, RFA is dedicated to providing frequent launch services that support data-driven business models for monitoring and connecting Earth.RFA offers launch services capable of delivering payloads up to 1,300 kg into low Earth orbit and beyond, with a goal of achieving weekly launches at competitive prices. Their flagship product, the RFA One, is a multistage rocket currently in development, featuring a staged combustion engine for enhanced efficiency. RFA is also pioneering the use of green propellants in its orbital stage, promoting environmentally friendly launches. The company utilizes a cost-driven manufacturing approach, drawing on technologies from the automotive and energy sectors to streamline rocket production.