ROCKET FACTORY AUGSBURG
RFA One | Maiden Flight
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Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
First flight of the RFA One launch vehicle. Will carry 7 satellites for various companies and organizations coordinated by the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
* AllBertEinStein
* ARTICA
* Curium Two
* ERMINAZ
* PCIOD
* Separation Ring Mission
* SpaceDREAM
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
RFA OneAGENCY
Rocket Factory Augsburg
MISSION
Maiden Flight
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Pad Fredo
LAUNCH SITE
SaxaVord SpaceportCOUNTRY
DEU
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 91b13c6c-4525-496d-997b-3521bb6a4cd8
Reported date: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(122 days)
Jul 28, 2026 at 18:33 UTCAug 31, 2026 00:00 → Dec 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(30 days)
Jul 8, 2026 at 05:13 UTCSep 30, 2026 00:00 → Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(92 days)
Jun 13, 2026 at 20:24 UTCJun 30, 2026 00:00 → Sep 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — RFA One →
MANUFACTURER
Rocket Factory Augsburg
VARIANT
One
RFA One is a three-stage rocket designed to launch small satellites and payloads of initially up to 1,350 kg into polar orbits.
WEBCAST & MEDIA
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the RFA One | Maiden Flight launch?
The RFA One | Maiden Flight is scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Maiden Flight?
The RFA One | Maiden Flight mission uses the RFA One rocket, manufactured by Rocket Factory Augsburg.
Where is the RFA One | Maiden Flight launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Pad Fredo at SaxaVord Spaceport.
What orbit is Maiden Flight going to?
The Maiden Flight mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Maiden Flight?
The RFA One | Maiden Flight is operated by Rocket Factory Augsburg.
Can I watch the RFA One | Maiden Flight launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Jul 28, 2026 18:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 122 days
Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Dec 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 8, 2026 05:13 UTC
Launch moved up by 30 days
Sep 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 13, 2026 20:24 UTC
Launch delayed by 92 days
Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Sep 30, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 23, 2026 22:48 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
May 23, 2026 22:48 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Factory Augsburg
Oct 3, 2025 21:21 UTC
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The Launch Pad
Aug 23, 2024 19:40 UTC
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SpaceNews
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 91b13c6c-4525-496d-997b-3521bb6a4cd8
●Spaceflight News API25 minutes ago
7 articles matched
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 60.82, -0.76
Mission Profile
Maiden Flight is a RFA One mission operated by Rocket Factory Augsburg set to lift off from Launch Pad Fredo, SaxaVord Spaceport on December 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a test flight mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit.