The volatile nature of space rocket engine means many early prototypes end up embedded in the bank or top of trees unintended explosion are so common that rocket scientist have come up with a euphemism for when it happen
Every time when rocket between up, the source of failure, need to be found so that it can be fixed. A new and improved model and redesign to be become perfect rocket is one of main source of delays in space industry.
Building a rocket is not cheap and easy way. Because many of the part are source from different suppliers and had to do drift process success welding, milling etc. which took time in conventionally method.
So far, many innovative idea and technology developed in the past century in many industries which include space industry also
Flying something made completely of 3d- printed part into space sounds, pretty bonkers.
Relativity is schedule for its third launch attempt Terran 1, “GLHF” ( good look have a fun) , from launch complex 16in cap caravel Florida. Our launch window open at 2200 ET on march 22nd 2023 this launch of Terran 1 by relativity will not include a customer payload.
As a two stage, 110 feet tall, 7.5 feet wide, expendable rocket, Tarren 1 is the largest 3d printed object to exit and to attempt orbital flight. Working towards its goal of being 95% 3d printed, relativity is first Terran 1 vehicle is 85% 3d printed by mass. Terran 1 has nine Aeon engines on its first stage and one Aeon vac on its second stage.
Like is structure, all relativity engines are 3d printed, and use liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid natural gas (LNG), which are not only the best for rocket population, but also for reusability, and the is easiest to eventually transition to methane on mars.
MISSION OVER VIEW
Terran 1 flight article
Hight : 33.5m/110ft
Diameter : 2.28m/7.5ft
Mass(dry): 9280kg/20458ib
Aeon Engines
Propellant: LOX/LNG
Thrust (sea level):100000N/23000ibf per engines
Thurst(vac):113000N/25400ibf
Target Performance Capacity
Pay load: 1750 kg per 2756 ibs to LEO
Attitude: 500km/310 Mins
