Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) plans to launch rockets monthly into space from Shetland Islands after receiving UK's first vertical launch spaceport license, aiming for reusable rocket stages.

German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) aims to launch rockets into space monthly from the Shetland Islands, UK. The company has a dedicated launch pad on the island of Unst, granted the UK's first vertical launch spaceport license in December. The first RFA rocket launch is expected to take place in summer, with the ultimate goal of reusing the lower stage of its rockets to generate savings. If successful, RFA plans to increase its launch cadence to once a month.

January 29, 2024
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