Terran R

Terran R
Terran R rocket as April 2023
FunctionReusable orbital launcher
ManufacturerRelativity Space
Country of originUnited States
Cost per launch$55 million[1]
Size
Height82 m (270 ft)
Diameter5.5 m (18 ft)
Stages2
Capacity
Payload to LEO
Mass~33,500 kg (73,900 lb)
Launch history
StatusPlanned
Launch sitesCape Canaveral LC-16
First flightNET 2026
First stage
Powered by13 Aeon R
Maximum thrust3,350,000 lbf (14,900 kN)
PropellantLCH4 / LOX
Second stage
Powered by1 Aeon Vac
Maximum thrust279,000 lbf (1,240 kN)
PropellantLCH4 / LOX

Terran R is a heavy-lift two-stage, partially reusable launch vehicle under development by Relativity Space. The vehicle is partially constructed with 3D printing technologies, like its predecessor, the small-lift Terran 1.[2][3] The first flight is expected to be in 2026.[4]

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  2. ^ Berger, Eric (12 April 2023). "Relativity Space is moving on from the Terran 1 rocket to something much bigger". Ars Technica. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Relativity Space Shares Updated Go-to-Market Approach for Terran R, Taking Aim at Medium to Heavy Payload Category with Next-Generation Rocket". Relativity Space (Press release). 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Terran R". Relativity Space. Retrieved 2024-02-20.