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[ad_1] The space race has led to the creation of not only the government space agencies, but also to the establishment of privatized aerospace companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, Relativity Space among others. Created and produced in the United States, Terran 1 represents one of the most innovative achievements of the aerospace manufacturing industry, being the world's first 3D printed rocket. Terran 1 is a spacecraft designed for modern times, specifically for the upcoming phase of satellite deployment and replenishment.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is Terran 1, the world's first 3D-printed rocket built by Relativity Space. Its structure is unique and software-oriented, allowing it to adapt to evolving satellite client needs, while also providing launch ...

[ad_1] The launch of the world's first 3D-printed rocket was ultimately scrubbed after several tries on Saturday, marking a new setback for the private owner of an innovative spacecraft billed as being less costly to produce and fly.Engines had begun igniting on the unmanned Terran 1 rocket, built by California aerospace startup Relativity Space, when an "automation" issue caused the company to abort takeoff for the second time in less than a week. A little later, the company tried again to launch the spacecraft from Florida's Cape Canaveral but had to abort due to pressure issues in the rocket's second stage, the company later tweeted. "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.At one point during the...

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 6 April 2023: World’s first 3D-printed rocket Terran 1

Launch of world’s first 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, canceled at last second