A Closer Look At Relativity Space's Fully Reusable Terran R Launch Vehicle

[@Ben-qq8ly]

I love that u make videos on a lot of different rocket company's and are not just a space-x shill.

[@williambinkley8879]

It’s hard for me to wrap my brain around printing rockets. This could be a solution to building rockets in the future

[@RedRyan]

Not to mention on Mars with local resources! Isn't Mars red because of like iron or something? And stainless steel is like 70 or 90% iron

[@looseygoosey1349]

America is really popping off in the aerospace sphere.

[@joz6683]

Could Terran R, take dreamchaser to orbit? Thanks for the update.

[@dickbuffman594]

What is Terran vehicles payload max? That will tell u if it can or not....

[@cacogenicist]

I think it could fit inside a Terran R cargo hold with its wings folded, and Terran R can handle the weight. Not sure how it would be deployed, though. But seeing as the Terran R second stage is a reusable orbiter, it would be odd to use it to take up a Dream Chaser -- like launching Dream Chaser with Starship.

[@joz6683]

@christopherandrewcar I did not think of that, it is a good point. However, it could be used to save Relativity Space having to develop its own human-rated craft.

[@nisenobody8273]

It would be a good idea, I think it's possible with some changes (nothing too crazy by industry standards). Although if Dream Chaser does carry humans in the future, Terran R will also need to be qualified by NASA and FAA for that purpose.

[@michaelreid2329]

Good update on Terran R, thanks.

[@albertvanderheiden7419]

Is 3d printing always better? The nosecone and bulkheads are complex shape so here it is better. But for the straight parts simply roll a sheet of metal like Spacex and weld it together maybe just as efficient.

[@danielcarrasco768]

If it ever launches. Delay after delay after delay

[@cacogenicist]

Huh? _Terran R_ ? You might be thinking of a different vehicle -- like maybe Blue Origin's _New Glenn_ ?

[@patricklewis7636]

I don't think they have done that. They generally promise little and just announce completed milestones.

[@paulcarter7445]

I think you're referring to Terran 1. Terran R is still under development. Those constant delays in the Terran 1 launch are a bit worrying, they've been promising a launch 'next month' since September. What has been going wrong ? I think they ought to at least attempt a Terran 1 launch before committing the Terran R design to production.

[@cacogenicist]

@@paulcarter7445 - They _could_ be waiting for a launch license from the FAA.

[@paulcarter7445]

@@cacogenicist If they were simply waiting for a license from the FAA , I think they would gladly state it - it would annul any fears around problems with their tech.