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We just keep going! RFA ONE's first stage arrived safely in SaxaVord and has been lifted onto the launch pad. The RFA UK team is currently working hard to prepare it for our first hot fire campaign. Who's as excited as we are? 🙋‍♂️

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Raúl Torres🇪🇸2 years ago

Wow! 5 engines? That’s new. Are you planning to launch a MIURA5? 😅 Good luck RFA, leave the pad is hard, but harder not destroying by the vehicle while performing ground testing!

Rocket Factory Augsburg2 years ago

Thank you Raúl! Just like @PLD_Space, we also have a top team that knows exactly what it's doing and makes sure that everything works the way it's supposed to 🚀

Space Nessie2 years ago

Will you have media passes or visitor passes for the first launch? Myself and @TheTomDune are keen to come and livestream the launches for our YouTube channels

Daniel D2 years ago

It will be interesting to see whether they can install the remaining engines on site, or whether the first stage will have to go back to Augsburg after the initial tests.

Rocket Factory Augsburg2 years ago

We can install and remove Helix engines on site without any problems.

Starkid🥥 /eng acc /from germany2 years ago

Let's go, little german Super Heavy!

Perigee2 years ago

falcon 9 static fire 1 vibes

Cindil Pindil2 years ago

This is great - wish you luck!

Mr. Bill Bean2 years ago

Have you learned to speak Scottish yet?

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