Published 1 year ago

Launch debut of 3D-printed rocket ends in failure, no orbit

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A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight — far short of orbit. There was nothing aboard Relativity Space’s test flight except for the company’s first metal 3D print made six years ago.

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Times of India

First 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit

Billed as less costly to produce and fly, the unmanned Terran 1 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 11:25 pm (0325 GMT Thursday) but suffered an "anomaly" during second-stage separation as it streamed towards low Earth orbit, according to a livestream broadcast by aerospace startup Relativity Space.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

3D printed rocket takes to the sky over Florida

The Terran-1 vehicle's developers believe they can be a disruptive force in the space business.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

World’s First 3D-Printed Rocket, Terran 1, Falls Short Of Orbit, Crashes In Atlantic

Terran 1—world’s first 3D-printed rocket, was launched successfully on its third attempt on Wednesday, but despite sustained efforts, it failed to achieve orbit during second-stage separation. The rocket reportedly ignited before shutting down and crashing into the Atlantic ocean.

1 year ago·India

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The Hindu

Relativity’s debut rocket launch proves durability, fails in space

Relativity’s debut rocket launched successfully but failed the second stage on reaching space. About 85% of the rocket is made of parts that are 3 D printed.

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Launch debut of 3D-printed rocket ends in failure, no orbit

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight -- far short of orbit. There was nothing aboard Relativity Space's test flight except for the company's first metal 3D print made six years ago.

1 year ago·Canada

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