In a significant milestone for space access, German aerospace startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has successfully conducted a static fire test of the first stage of its RFA ONE rocket, Rocket Factory Augsburg Fires Up SaxaVord, Nearing First Vertical Orbital Launch. This achievement brings the UK closer to its inaugural vertical orbital launch, positioning RFA as a key player in the development of cost-effective launch vehicles for small satellites destined for low-Earth orbit.