• OHB-backed Rocket Factory Augsburg signed an ESA contract under the European Launcher Challenge, securing selection for the program’s second award round.
• Contract runs through mid-2029, targeting development of the RFA ONE Block 2 launcher, ground infrastructure buildout, and scalable serial production.
• RFA aims to enable regular, cost-efficient satellite launches from European spaceports, supporting Europe’s independent access to space.

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