Relativity launches Interplanetary Sciences Program
It leverages Terran R for deep space science, starting with a 2028 Mars orbiter mission partnered with NASA.
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Rocket manufacturing and launch services
relativityspace.com- Headquarters
- Long Beach, United States
- Founded year
- 2016
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 1,800–5,000
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Latest news about Relativity Space (Relativity)
In short: Relativity advanced its Terran R rocket program through key hardware milestones and infrastructure updates following Eric Schmidt's appointment as CEO.
Company announcements
Relativity summarizes October 2025 Terran R progress
It reports design, build, test, and launch milestones including component reviews, engine production, test stand activity, and Cape Canaveral pad construction.
Relativity reports Florida site construction progress
The site demonstrates steel framing, foundations for lightning towers, and large LOX tanks, supporting Terran R operations.
Relativity reports Terran R testing and Aeon engine tests
In Long Beach, 3.7 million lbf tension and 478,000 lbf peak were achieved; avionics near hardware-in-the-loop testing, while Aeon R and V fires began at NASA Stennis.
Media coverage
NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX
Relativity Space—a rocket maker acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year after stumbling on the path to orbit—might just beat SpaceX to Mars.
SES expands launch contract with Relativity Space
Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES.
Relativity's 3D-Printed Terran 1 Rocket Highlights
See how Relativity's Terran 1 rocket got from the 3D printer to the launch pad in these highlights. Credit: Relativity Space...
Relativity completes Terran R thrust section, continues testing...
The first Terran R is under construction, with several components completed in recent weeks. One such component is the thrust section, which comprises the vehicle's...
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