Launcher

RFA One

Two-stage kerolox smallsat launcher, designed to support missions to sun-synchronous orbit, polar orbit, medium-Earth orbit, Lunar transfer orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit, and direct to geosynchronous orbit, for single customers or small ride-shares.

Launcher Info

Status
Prototype
Maximum Performance
Small-Lift
Type
Rocket Launcher
Reusability

Launcher Cofigurations

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Related Links

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Additional Background

RFA One is a two-stage launcher, with a pseudo-third stage intended for all launches in the form of their 'Redshift' space tug. The first-stage uses nine Helix engines, while the second-stage uses a single Helix engine.

RFA One's first flight is expected in 2024. It has a limited manifest planned already.

Launches From

Rocket Factory Augsburg
Planned
United Kingdom

Engines

Rocket Factory Augsburg
Prototype Built
Liquid
RP1
Oxygen

Common Payloads

Rocket Factory Augsburg
Planned
Cargo
Rocket Factory Augsburg
Under Development
OTV

Company

Privately-Held
Active Business

Operated By

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Service History

Development History

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Launch History

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RFA One Standard
Only indicated configuration for this planned launcher.
Configuration Service Status
Prototype
Mass to LEO Classification
Small-Lift
Performance
Orbit
Mass to Orbit (kg)
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
1600
No Data
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
1300
No Data
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
450
No Data
Geostationary Orbit (GSO)
150
No Data
Lunar Transfer Orbit (LTO)
No Data
Mars Transfer Orbit (MTO)
No Data
Specs
Orbit
Mass to Orbit (kg)
Length
No Data
Diameter
No Data
Dry Mass
No Data
Pressurized Volume
No Data
No detailed launcher stage information is available.