Oxygen Fire In Static Test Delays RFA’s Inaugural Flight From UK

 Rocket Factory Augsburg’s RFA-One first stage exploded during a static-fire test Aug. 19 at the Saxavord Spaceport, UK.

Credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg
Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has postponed the first flight of its inaugural launch vehicle following an unsuccessful static-fire test Aug. 19 that led to the loss of its first stage. The German rocket company attempted the test at Saxavord Spaceport in northern Scotland ahead of the planned first...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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