Watch Relativity Space try to launch a 3D-printed rocket into orbit at 1PM Eastern

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You might soon see a milestone moment in 3D printing. Startup Relativity Space expects to launch Terran 1, billed as the largest 3D-printed object to attempt orbital flight, at 1PM Eastern. You can watch the Cape Canaveral launch of the inaugural "Good Luck Have Fun" mission through a livestream starting at 12PM. The rocket doesn't include a customer payload. Terran 1 isn't completely 3D-printed, but 85 percent of its mass is — including the structure, its nine Aeon first-stage engines and lone Aeon Vac second-stage engine. Combined with autonomous robotics, the construction process theoretically leads to fewer parts, a more reliable design, cheaper launches and quick assembly times. Relativity claims it can build a Terran 1 from raw materials within 60 days, and even an exclusive mission costs just $12 million. The combination of liquid oxygen and liquid natural gas for propulsion also helps with long-term reusability efforts. It can carry up to 1,250kg (2,756lbs) into low Earth orbit, and 700kg (1,543lbs) to a high-altitude mission.

Watch Relativity Space try to launch a 3D-printed rocket into orbit at 1PM Eastern | Engadget

The first orbital-grade 3D-printed rocket is set to launch this afternoon — here's how to watch live..

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[Jonny Quest]

I like the keywords in the article title..."try to"

 

[vtqhtr413]

Second attempt live feed.

 

[show-Zi]

I mistook it for a plan to launch a 3D printer into space. I dreamed of the surreal spectacle of a 3D printer floating in space.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Aborted @ :45, rats, I was excited to see it go, blue flames and all.

 

[Jonny Quest]

I mistook it for a plan to launch a 3D printer into space. I dreamed of the surreal spectacle of a 3D printer floating in space.

lol, yes, up there floating with the Spaceballs Winnebago.

 

[show-Zi]

Aborted @ :45, rats, I was excited to see it go, blue flames and all.

A blue flame at the time of promotion may be a large amount of printed paper burning