The world’s first 3D-printed rocket made it off the launch pad Wednesday night but failed to reach orbit in a key test flight by a California-based aerospace startup. Relativity Space’s Terran 1 ...

A rocket made almost entirely of printed metal parts made its debut launch Wednesday night, but failed after three minutes of flight — far short of reaching orbit. The uncrewed vessel, Terran 1, ...

The alloy could be used in future missions to the moon and Mars and can withstand high temperatures while reducing the weight and cost of components. Relativity Space’s Terran 1 became the first ...

The previously used Rutherford engine passed qualification tests and is set to make history as the first 3D-printed engine to reach space for a second time. Reading time 3 minutes Reusability is the ...

Relativity Space initially planned to launch its Terran 1 rocket on March 8, but delays pushed the iconic launch to Saturday, where the company behind the rocket was forced to ultimately cancel the ...

Hopefully the third time will be the charm for Relativity Space and its 3D-printed rocket's inaugural blast into space. The Long Beach, California-headquartered space company has scheduled the third ...

Relativity Space has finally launched its 3D-printed rocket after multiple scrubbed attempts, but the results are decidedly mixed. The startup's Terran 1 vehicle successfully lifted off from Cape ...

3D printing isn’t only about creating trinkets and toys — it can also help send humans into space. In a watershed move, NASA has successfully tested a rocket part created via 3D printer, a move that ...

Relativity Space has completed the maiden launch of its prototype 3D-printed rocket, which failed to make orbit after experiencing an anomaly in its second stage engine. The launch of Relativity Space ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The third time was the charm! Well, sort of. After two scrubbed attempts, Relativity Space successfully launched the world's first 3D-printed rocket from Launch Complex 16 at ...

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