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Relativity Space is set to launch the world's first 3D-printed rocket on March 8.
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The rocket is called Terran 1 and is a 2-stage expendable rocket that stands 110 ft tall and 7.5 ft wide.
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The rocket has nine Aeon engines in its first stage and one Aeon Vac in the second stage.
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The current Terran 1 vehicle is 85% 3D printed by mass, but the company aims to increase that to 95% in the future.
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The launch mission is called GLHF (Good Luck, Have Fun) and will take place at Cape Canaveral LC-16, Florida.
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GLHF will be the first orbital attempt from Relativity and won't carry any customer payload.
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The launch event will be live-streamed on YouTube for global viewers.
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Relativity is also working on a reusable rocket called Terran R with a 20,000 kg payload capacity.
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The company claims it can manufacture Terran 1 and Terran R rockets from raw materials to finished products within 60 days.
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Terran R is expected to launch in 2024.