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RFA parent company to raise serious funds . Publicly listed German space technology company OHB has announced plans to raise up to 510.7 million euros ($580 million) by issuing approximately 1.7 million new shares, European Spaceflight reports . In addition to its significant satellite manufacturing business, OHB is involved in two launch vehicle programs through its subsidiary MT Aerospace, a major supplier to the Ariane 6 program, and its stake in Rocket Factory Augsburg. Strong interest in commercial space … Founded in 2018 as a spinoff of OHB, Rocket Factory Augsburg is working toward the debut launch of its RFA One rocket, which has an uncertain date due to a first-stage anomaly during a static fire test in August 2024. Of the funding to be raised, the publication estimates that about 14 percent, or $80 million, could flow to Rocket Factory Augsburg as it continues development. Separately, this week, the launch company revealed plans for two larger rockets. The easiest way to keep up with Eric Berger’s and Stephen Clark’s reporting on all things space is to