World’s first 3D-printed rocket

The world’s first 3D-printed launcher, Terran 1, aims to gain a foothold in the commercial space industry


Terran 1

Payload 1,250kg
CAPACITY

Stage 2
AeonVac engine
LIQUID OXYGEN 
LIQUID NATURAL GAS*

Interstage

Stage 1
LIQUID OXYGEN
LIQUID NATURAL GAS

9 x Aeon 1 engines

33m

*95% methane

Mar 11, 2023: Debut test flight, with no payload, due to launch from Cape Canaveral

At least 85% of launch vehicle is 3D printed, including engines


Stargate Large Format Metal 3D Printing System

Uses existing welding technology to melt metal wire, layer by layer, into precise forms

Robot

Build takes just 2 months – traditional methods take 24 months


Terran R

Next steps: Terran R – larger, reusable rocket – due to launch into low Earth orbit in 2024

Payload 20 TONNE
CAPACITY

Stage 2
SAME FUEL AS TERRAN 1

Stage 1

7 x Aeon R engines

66m


Los Angeles
Launch site

 
Sources: Space.com, Relativity Space 
Pictures: Relativity Space 
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