Rocket Factory Augsburg

[fredymac]

German startup hoping to launch in 2022. Their rocket is roughly the same size/performance as Rocket Lab. I couldn't find a launch price but they state "low cost". They have a video on their website here:

https://www.rfa.space/mission/

 

[Michel Van]

Rocket Factory Augsburg
In June 2023, they became the first European company to complete a full upper-stage test with a staged-combustion Helix engine.

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We are developing the most powerful rocket for payloads up to 1,300kg, which launches at a highly competitive price.

www.rfa.space

Now RFA preset ARGO a successor of ESA ATV and its reusable.

The Ultimate Guide to Argo: Our Cost-Effective Cargo Capsule

You asked, we answered! We share everything you need to know about Argo, our cost-effective space cargo capsule.

www.rfa.space

 

[TheKutKu]

Rocket Factory Augsburg
In June 2023, they became the first European company to complete a full upper-stage test with a staged-combustion Helix engine.

Home

We are developing the most powerful rocket for payloads up to 1,300kg, which launches at a highly competitive price.

www.rfa.space

Now RFA preset ARGO a successor of ESA ATV and its reusable.

The Ultimate Guide to Argo: Our Cost-Effective Cargo Capsule

You asked, we answered! We share everything you need to know about Argo, our cost-effective space cargo capsule.

www.rfa.space

Ambitious, but playing around with the numbers They’ve given and their IAD model I get terminal speeds noticeably higher (2-3 times at least, minimum 45-50 kph if not more) than a Dragon capsule Splashdown, closer to a SRB splashdown speed, surely this mustn’t be good for bringing cargo back, they say they aren't using parachutes and the IAD "fully covers the deceleration prior to Splash-down",

I think they're gonna use some Soyuz-like retro-rocket (after all, the heatshield-end that will face the reentry plasma includes the Fenix orbital maneuvering thrusters, so adding some landing thrusters there must be possible)