OHB Offshoot’s Mini-Launcher Heads Toward First Flight In 2021

Artist's concept of mini-launcher.
Credit: RFA
LYON, France—Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), part of Germany’s OHB group, is progressing toward the first flight of its mini-launcher late next year. Since the beginning of the project in mid-2018, engine components—including the turbopump—have been tested and tanks have been qualified, Chief...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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