Relativity Space successfully launched the world’s first 3-D printed rocket into space. However, the mission was not fully successful as it failed to reach orbit. The mission, which was not carrying any form of payload, failed nearly three minutes into the flight.
The startup is aiming to revolutionise space travel and the satellite launch market with 3D printing replacing the traditional casting of rockets. The company had earlier this month aborted the launch of a rocket made almost entirely from 3D-printed parts minutes before the scheduled lift-off.
The two-stage, 110 feet tall, 7.5 feet wide, expendable rocket was attempting to launch into Low Earth Orbit from the former missile site.
We successfully made it through Max-Q, the highest stress state on our printed structures. This is the biggest proof point for our novel additive manufacturing approach. Today is a huge win, with many historic firsts. We also progressed through Main Engine Cutoff and Stage Separation. We will assess flight data and provide public updates over the coming days,” Relativity Space said in a statement.
It was the third launch attempt from what once was a missile site. Relativity Space came within a half-second of blasting off earlier this month, with the rocket’s engines igniting before abruptly shutting down.
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