3D printing technology has come a long way since it first appeared. What was once primarily used to create small figures and trinkets has now expanded into much larger applications. In an impressive demonstration of the capabilities of this technology, the US-based aerospace company Relativity Space is preparing to launch the first 3D-printed rocket into space.
Relativity Space, a US aerospace company It is preparing to launch the first 3D-printed rocket into space on March 8. The Terran 1 rocket will be the largest 3D-printed object to attempt orbital flight, measuring 35 meters and made of 85% 3D-printed material.
SpaceX’s orbit Able to lift more than 22,000 kilograms and cost about $67 million per flight. At the cost of the Falcon 9 rocket compared to the Relativity Space per flight 12 million dollars taking.
In its first test flight, the Terran 1 rocket will not carry any payload and the rocket will return to low Earth orbit. It is designed to lift up to 1250 kilograms. The company decided to skip the static ignition and launch directly, one of the last planned tests of the rocket.
Although this decision raises the possibility of a cancellation on the first launch attempt, the company believes that if all systems are working as expected, it would be more beneficial to launch the vehicle in the next operation rather than subjecting the vehicle to additional ground testing.
The successful launch of the Terran 1 rocket is a pivotal step towards Relativity Space’s ambition to facilitate an industrial society on Mars and demonstrates the potential of 3D printing technology to revolutionize space travel and make it more accessible and affordable.