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What will be the primary payload type for RFA ONE's first successful launch from SaxaVord in 2025?
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UK•Civil Aviation Authority•Germany•Rocket Factory Augsburg•RFA•RFA ONE rocket•SaxaVord•Scotland•German
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UK Grants Vertical Launch License to Rocket Factory Augsburg for RFA ONE Rocket from SaxaVord in 2025
Jan 16, 2025, 09:03 AM
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has granted a vertical launch license to Germany’s Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), enabling the company to conduct its inaugural test flight of the RFA ONE rocket in 2025. This marks a historic first for the UK, allowing commercial rocket launches from SaxaVord in Scotland. The license paves the way for RFA to become the first German company to launch a commercial orbital rocket, highlighting a significant development in the UK’s space industry.
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