The RFA One rocket on the launchpad. Photo: RFAThe rocket company scheduled to carry out the historic first launch from SaxaVord has “encountered an issue” while preparing for a hot fire test. Rocket Factory Augsburg made the announcement today, potentially impacting the launch plans scheduled for next month. “After a successful week of testing RFA One on the pad for the first time, we encountered an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation,” it said. The hot fire test had been scheduled as part of the preparations for the the much-anticipated first launch from the spaceport.