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American startup Relativity Space launched the world’s first 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket, which rose to the upper atmosphere but could not enter orbit due to engine problems. It
It has been reported CNN, Ukrinform reports.
As noted, the rocket launched Thursday from the LC-16 launch pad at the US Space Force base in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket’s first stage separated successfully, but the engine that was supposed to propel the rocket forward only worked briefly, depriving the rocket of sufficient power to enter orbit.
The company has been working on the development of the first launch vehicle since 2015. The main idea of the company is that with the help of 3D printing it is possible to build quickly, cheaply and efficiently.
Most rockets today have some 3D-printed parts, but 85% of Relativity’s Terran 1 rocket is made that way.
The company plans to use the Terran 1 rocket primarily to put small satellites into orbit.
Another development of the initiative is the larger and reusable Terran R rocket. It is expected to be capable of launching a payload of approximately 20 thousand kilograms, 16 times the mass that Terran 1 can carry, into low Earth orbit. The R is in the “medium-heavy payload” class, which is the same category as the Falcon 9 rockets launched by SpaceX.
It is not yet clear whether the company plans to relaunch Terran 1.
Photograph: Space of Relativity/Trevor Mahlmann
Source: Ukrinform
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