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The Latest Breaking News from Rocket Factory Augsburg

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'

Space

Space launch company investigates rocket ‘issue’ ahead of engine test plans

German company Rocket Factory Augsburg has chosen to ‘de-stack’ its 30m-tall vehicle.

Evening Standard

Spaceport’s plan to dump rocket launch debris into Scottish seas

SCOTLAND’S first spaceport on Shetland plans to use the sea as a “dustbin” to dump tonnes of debris from rockets, The Ferret can reveal,…

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Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has for the first time specified a potential launch window no earlier than July 1.

The Independent UK

UK approves 1st vertical rocket launch from Saxavord Spaceport

German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has taken a step towards a first launch by gaining a first-ever license to vertically launch an orbital rocket from mainland Europe.

Space

UK grants licence to send first rocket into space from Shetland Islands

If successful, Rocket Factory Augsburg will become first company in Europe to carry out vertical launch into orbit

The Guardian - UK

Approval for first space rocket launch from UK as licence granted

The decision from the Civil Aviation Authority is the final significant piece of regulatory approval needed for Rocket Factory Augsburg.

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Europe's 1st commercial rocket by RFA explodes on test stand at Scotland spaceport

Rocket Factory Augsburg's first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

Space

What next for space launch bids after rocket engine explosion in Shetland?

Some of the key questions after part of Rocket Factory Augsburg’s rocket was destroyed at SaxaVord Spaceport.

The Independent UK

Rocket explodes during testing at UK’s new spaceport in Shetland

Rocket Factory Augsburg says ‘anomaly’ led to ‘the loss of the stage’, adding that there were no injuries

The Guardian - UK

Rocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launch

Rocket Factory Augsburg plans to have its first blast-off from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst in 2024.

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