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Relativity Space’s Terran R

Relativity Space’s 3D-printing process at work on a test article for Terran R.
Relativity Space’s 3D-printing process at work on a test article for Terran R. Gif: Relativity Space/Gizmodo

We’re super stoked about Relativity Space’s Terran 1 rocket, a yet-to-fly expendable launch vehicle primarily built from 3D-printed parts, but the future is all about reusability. Founded by former Blue Origin engineers, Relativity is pushing ahead with Terran R—a fully reusable 3D-printed launch vehicle that is “made for next-gen satellites” and “multiplanetary transport,” the company says.

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Relativity is aiming to build both Terran 1 and Terran R from raw materials in just 60 days, the company claims. Once operational, the methane-powered rocket will lift 20 metric tons to low Earth orbit. The rocket will stand 216 feet (66 meters) tall and be capable of exerting 2.1 million pounds of thrust at liftoff. Relativity hopes to launch Terran R from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in 2024.

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