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VideoRelativity’s 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket reaches space, but falls short of orbit
Relativity Space, a company with ambitions to develop a fully reusable rocket, launched its first expendable methane-fueled booster from Cape Canaveral Wednesday night, successfully demonstrating the strength of the launcher's first-of-its-kind 3D-printed structure but failing to reach orbit after a malfunction on the test flight's second stage.
Good weather expected for Relativity Space’s late-night launch attempt
Relativity Space will try a third time to launch a 3D-printed rocket from Cape Canaveral Wednesday night, and weather forecasters predict a 95% chance of favorable conditions for the late-night test flight.