Relativity Space is closer than ever to its first launch of Terran 1. This first test article expected to take flight is 85% 3D printed by mass, and also utilizes liquid oxygen and liquid natural gas as propellants. These two features among others make it stand out within the space industry as a very unique launch vehicle with a lot of potential.
Based on recent updates from Relativity Space along with the company’s current estimate for the rocket’s first launch, it’s possible next month in December we watch history be made. This being said, rocket launches are immensely complex processes that are by no means easy. Not to mention the fact that the maiden flight of many different rockets is often explosive.
However, Relativity is confident in its design and is continuing to try and make improvements to both Terran 1 and the 3D printing process. This involves even more work on the next generation 3D printers for Terran R. Here I will go more in-depth into the recent updates on Terran 1, when we can expect to see this rocket launch, improvements with 3D printing, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Terran 1 Launch Date
3:22 - 3D Printing Overview
