World’s first 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket’s launch halted due to pressure concerns in second stage

United States: The launch of the world’s first 3D-printed rocket was called off after numerous attempts on Saturday, a further setback for the private owner of an innovative spacecraft described as being less expensive to create and fly. The engines on the unmanned Terran 1 rocket, developed by California aerospace startup Relativity Space, had begun to ignite when the company aborted takeoff for the second time in less than a week due to a “automation” issue.

Technical issues and safety concerns result in launch cancellations

Later, the business attempted to launch the spacecraft from Florida’s Cape Canaveral, but had to abort owing to pressure concerns in the rocket’s second stage, according to a tweet from the corporation. “The team went HARD today and we intend to do so during our next attempt. More to come on the new launch date,” Relativity said.

Terran 1 aims to demonstrate the potential of 3D-printed rockets

When a private boat violated a danger zone within the three-hour launch window, which began at 1:00 p.m. (1800 GMT), the countdown was halted. Last Wednesday’s launch was also cancelled due to last-minute propellant temperature concerns. Terran 1 is scheduled to launch in eight minutes and will travel to low Earth orbit to collect data and demonstrate that a 3D-printed rocket can weather the rigours of liftoff and space flight.

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Terran 1’s impressive specs

According to Relativity, if the rocket achieves low Earth orbit on its first attempt, it will be the first privately sponsored vehicle employing methane fuel to accomplish so. Terran 1 will not carry a payload on its first flight, but it will eventually be capable of delivering up to 2,755 pounds (1,250 kilogrammes) into low Earth orbit. The rocket is 110 feet (33.5 metres) tall and 7.5 feet in diameter (2.2 meters). Eighty-five percent of its mass, including the engines, is 3D printed with metal alloys. According to the Long Beach-based business, it is the world’s largest 3D printed object and was created using the world’s largest 3D metal printers.

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