Augsburg, Germany
Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA is a promising player in the space and telecom industries with a mission to revolutionize access to space. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in Germany and positioned within the OHB Group. RFA aims to democratize space exploration by providing easy, frequent, and low-cost launch services, proving its potential with the launch system RFA ONE.
The RFA ONE system utilizes high-efficiency staged combustion rocket engines and can deliver payloads up to 1,300 kg to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). Its enhanced offerings, such as the Redshift OTV, cater to various orbital demands including LEO, MEO, HEO, GTO, GEO, and beyond, positioning RFA as a flexible and cost-effective choice in the aerospace sector.
Recently, Rocket Factory Augsburg secured early-stage VC investment on April 1, 2025, attracting support from investors like Roemer Capital, Next Digital Group, and Herzog & Söhne Ventures. The company boasts a robust team of over 220 employees, integrating low-cost launch technology within an automotive manufacturing environment to sustain its growth trajectory.
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