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Stage 2 testing is officially underway at NASA Stennis 🚀 The campaign kicked off with successful cryoproof, loading the stage with cryogenic fluids and pressurizing it beyond expected flight loads to validate its structural integrity, followed by COPV manifold proof testing to verify the high-pressure system that will pressurize propellants during flight. These tests also marked the activation of A2, bringing together the infrastructure, flight hardware, ground and vehicle software, and the integrated team of test, launch, and vehicle engineers. Next up: hot fire capable assembly work, then back to the stand ahead of stage hot fire testing. 🔥

Stage 2 testing is officially underway at NASA Stennis 🚀 The campaign kicked off with successful cryoproof, loading the stage with cryogenic fluids and pressurizing it beyond expected flight loads to validate its structural integrity, followed by COPV manifold proof testing to verify the high-pressure system that will pressurize propellants during flight. These tests also marked the activation of A2, bringing together the infrastructure, flight hardware, ground and vehicle software, and the integrated team of test, launch, and vehicle engineers. Next up: hot fire capable assembly work, then back to the stand ahead of stage hot fire testing. 🔥

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You’ve asked, “Wen Launch?” and to that, we say...👇 Catch us live at Launch Complex 16 in Cape Canaveral, FL on March 8, 2023 to watch the world’s first 3D printed rocket fly. 🚀 #GLHF

You’ve asked, “Wen Launch?” and to that, we say...👇 Catch us live at Launch Complex 16 in Cape Canaveral, FL on March 8, 2023 to watch the world’s first 3D printed rocket fly. 🚀 #GLHF

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🤝 We’re proud to have been selected by Space Systems Command for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. This contract award reflects the progress of the Terran R program, and the hard work still ahead. We remain focused on executing every step required to deliver high cadence, reliable access to space for national security, commercial, and science missions. More info:

🤝 We’re proud to have been selected by Space Systems Command for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. This contract award reflects the progress of the Terran R program, and the hard work still ahead. We remain focused on executing every step required to deliver high cadence, reliable access to space for national security, commercial, and science missions. More info:

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Running some more dev tests with Aeon R TCA this week, reaching up to 75% range 🔥 Those clean plumes though 🤌

Running some more dev tests with Aeon R TCA this week, reaching up to 75% range 🔥 Those clean plumes though 🤌

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PSA: Allow me to reintroduce myself #TerranR

PSA: Allow me to reintroduce myself #TerranR

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Stage 1: qualified 💪 The dedicated test article successfully completed structural qualification, undergoing: ✔️ 420 pressure cycles ✔️ 62 proof, stability, and ultimate loading cases ✔️ 4.3 million lbf of axial compression while pressurized This campaign validates that the stage 1 tank is ready to withstand the demanding loads of ground operations, launch, and flight. Onward!

Stage 1: qualified 💪 The dedicated test article successfully completed structural qualification, undergoing: ✔️ 420 pressure cycles ✔️ 62 proof, stability, and ultimate loading cases ✔️ 4.3 million lbf of axial compression while pressurized This campaign validates that the stage 1 tank is ready to withstand the demanding loads of ground operations, launch, and flight. Onward!

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164,704 views • 1 month ago

We're going to conduct science at Mars.🔴 Yesterday we announced the Interplanetary Sciences Program. Today, let’s take a closer look at the ground-breaking technology we're developing and launching to the Red Planet: 📡 A shallow radar sounder built by us to map subsurface ice and geology, revealing climate and geologic history, habitability conditions, and high-value landing sites 🖥️A Relay Data Center built by us to deliver networked optical and RF communication, run advanced algorithms and AI models, support autonomous responsive science operations, and return massive data volumes to Earth. 🔬 An atmospheric profiling suite built by NASA Ames to measure winds, temperatures, clouds, dust and planetary energy balance.

We're going to conduct science at Mars.🔴 Yesterday we announced the Interplanetary Sciences Program. Today, let’s take a closer look at the ground-breaking technology we're developing and launching to the Red Planet: 📡 A shallow radar sounder built by us to map subsurface ice and geology, revealing climate and geologic history, habitability conditions, and high-value landing sites 🖥️A Relay Data Center built by us to deliver networked optical and RF communication, run advanced algorithms and AI models, support autonomous responsive science operations, and return massive data volumes to Earth. 🔬 An atmospheric profiling suite built by NASA Ames to measure winds, temperatures, clouds, dust and planetary energy balance.

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78,526 views • 2 months ago

The Terran R program entered a new phase in May as stage 2 rolled out of Long Beach and began its journey to NASA Stennis. 🏗️ Build: Completed stage 2 integration while advancing thrust structure, interstage, and stage 1 qualification hardware. 🔥 Test: Aeon V second stage engine completed its qualification campaign, hitting key service life, duration, and start milestones for flight one. 🌴Launch: Water tower reached its final height at 305 feet; lightning protection system erection continued

The Terran R program entered a new phase in May as stage 2 rolled out of Long Beach and began its journey to NASA Stennis. 🏗️ Build: Completed stage 2 integration while advancing thrust structure, interstage, and stage 1 qualification hardware. 🔥 Test: Aeon V second stage engine completed its qualification campaign, hitting key service life, duration, and start milestones for flight one. 🌴Launch: Water tower reached its final height at 305 feet; lightning protection system erection continued

Relativity Space

80,497 views • 2 months ago

The infrastructure required to launch a rocket of Terran R’s class is immense. At LC-16, we’re moving fast. ✓ Horizontal integration facility (HIF) is energized. This building will house Terran R's stages to be mated and prepared for launch ✓ 135 ton assembly room cranes completed their first proof load tests. These cranes will lift the vehicle for mate ✓ Transporter erector (TE) upper strongback was moved into the assembly room. This is part of the system that will transport Terran R to the pad and raise it vertical ✓ Permanent site power was activated with two dedicated 22-kilovolt feeds. This powers launch operations across the site

The infrastructure required to launch a rocket of Terran R’s class is immense. At LC-16, we’re moving fast. ✓ Horizontal integration facility (HIF) is energized. This building will house Terran R's stages to be mated and prepared for launch ✓ 135 ton assembly room cranes completed their first proof load tests. These cranes will lift the vehicle for mate ✓ Transporter erector (TE) upper strongback was moved into the assembly room. This is part of the system that will transport Terran R to the pad and raise it vertical ✓ Permanent site power was activated with two dedicated 22-kilovolt feeds. This powers launch operations across the site

Relativity Space

18,629 views • 20 days ago

📣 Aeon R Mission Duty Cycle complete!!! Last night Stennis Space Center #AeonR burned in a flight-like configuration for 143 seconds at 70% power – marking a record-breaking pace for engine development and a very speedy 48-hour turnaround from Aeon R's first ever hot fires to successfully completing a full flight duration burn. < 2 days Aeon Rs first hot fires ➡️ Full MDC < 3 months ➡️ Powerpack install, testing, conversion to full engine, hot fires < 1 year empty land ➡️ dual-bay vertical engine test stand ≤ 2 years ➡️ 1,000+ Aeon R component level tests

📣 Aeon R Mission Duty Cycle complete!!! Last night Stennis Space Center #AeonR burned in a flight-like configuration for 143 seconds at 70% power – marking a record-breaking pace for engine development and a very speedy 48-hour turnaround from Aeon R's first ever hot fires to successfully completing a full flight duration burn. < 2 days Aeon Rs first hot fires ➡️ Full MDC < 3 months ➡️ Powerpack install, testing, conversion to full engine, hot fires < 1 year empty land ➡️ dual-bay vertical engine test stand ≤ 2 years ➡️ 1,000+ Aeon R component level tests

Relativity Space

355,715 views • 2 years ago

Fired up our first Aeon R engine hot fires this week. Sound on. 🎯 10 seconds of fire. ✔️ Validated component harmony during start up, at target power (70%), and shutdown. 🏅️ Strong start to test campaign. Initial hardware inspections look healthy. 🔜 Longer duration. More power. More blue fire. 📍Stennis Space Center R Complex, new dual-bay vertical engine test stand

Fired up our first Aeon R engine hot fires this week. Sound on. 🎯 10 seconds of fire. ✔️ Validated component harmony during start up, at target power (70%), and shutdown. 🏅️ Strong start to test campaign. Initial hardware inspections look healthy. 🔜 Longer duration. More power. More blue fire. 📍Stennis Space Center R Complex, new dual-bay vertical engine test stand

Relativity Space

263,782 views • 2 years ago

Exciting times at Relativity! We’ve completed the vehicle-level critical design review for Terran R and begun flight production. It's full steam ahead towards first launch and beyond. 🚀 Catch up on the latest developments with our in-depth program update:

Exciting times at Relativity! We’ve completed the vehicle-level critical design review for Terran R and begun flight production. It's full steam ahead towards first launch and beyond. 🚀 Catch up on the latest developments with our in-depth program update:

Relativity Space

157,710 views • 1 year ago

It’s launch day. #GLHF

It’s launch day. #GLHF

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307,966 views • 3 years ago

Two stages. Multiple test campaigns. Major milestones across Long Beach and Stennis Space Center 📍 Long Beach, CA ✔️ Stage 1 qualification testing officially began, with initial proof test cases successfully completed 📍 NASA Stennis, MS ✔️ Stage 2 arrived safely ahead of its upcoming hot fire campaign ✔️ 97-foot, 1.4-million-pound diverter installed on the A2 stage test stand ✔️ Acceptance testing completed for all flight one Aeon R first stage engines ✔️ Acceptance testing began for the flight one Aeon V second stage engine

Two stages. Multiple test campaigns. Major milestones across Long Beach and Stennis Space Center 📍 Long Beach, CA ✔️ Stage 1 qualification testing officially began, with initial proof test cases successfully completed 📍 NASA Stennis, MS ✔️ Stage 2 arrived safely ahead of its upcoming hot fire campaign ✔️ 97-foot, 1.4-million-pound diverter installed on the A2 stage test stand ✔️ Acceptance testing completed for all flight one Aeon R first stage engines ✔️ Acceptance testing began for the flight one Aeon V second stage engine

Relativity Space

21,799 views • 1 month ago

LC-16 is continuing its transition from construction to activation, with major infrastructure and ground systems work advancing across the site. ✓ Water tower reached its final height of 305 feet ✓ Lightning protection system erection continues across the site ✓ 220,000-pound bridge crane installed in the HIF cleanroom ✓ HIF outfitting underway with ductwork, offices, and facility systems progressing ✓ Launch table and transporter-erector infrastructure continue advancing

LC-16 is continuing its transition from construction to activation, with major infrastructure and ground systems work advancing across the site. ✓ Water tower reached its final height of 305 feet ✓ Lightning protection system erection continues across the site ✓ 220,000-pound bridge crane installed in the HIF cleanroom ✓ HIF outfitting underway with ductwork, offices, and facility systems progressing ✓ Launch table and transporter-erector infrastructure continue advancing

Relativity Space

29,017 views • 2 months ago

LC-16 continues advancing toward operational readiness as teams bring critical launch infrastructure and ground systems online. ✓ 60,000-gallon tanks installed at the water farm ✓ Tanks activated at the liquid oxygen (LOX) farm ✓ Crane installation underway at the horizontal integration facility (HIF) ✓ Lower portions of both lightning protection systems (LPS) completed ✓ Launch table construction continues, with concrete work progressing on the breezeway and approach road

LC-16 continues advancing toward operational readiness as teams bring critical launch infrastructure and ground systems online. ✓ 60,000-gallon tanks installed at the water farm ✓ Tanks activated at the liquid oxygen (LOX) farm ✓ Crane installation underway at the horizontal integration facility (HIF) ✓ Lower portions of both lightning protection systems (LPS) completed ✓ Launch table construction continues, with concrete work progressing on the breezeway and approach road

Relativity Space

16,900 views • 1 month ago

On the test stand Aeon R fires at 100% power for 180 seconds 🔥 📍 Stennis Space Center, R Complex 🚀 180 seconds of hot fire = the max duration for a Terran R first stage flight plus margin. 🔁 Test, learn, iterate, repeat.

On the test stand Aeon R fires at 100% power for 180 seconds 🔥 📍 Stennis Space Center, R Complex 🚀 180 seconds of hot fire = the max duration for a Terran R first stage flight plus margin. 🔁 Test, learn, iterate, repeat.

Relativity Space

152,084 views • 2 years ago

Terran R hardware is moving from build to integrated test, with stage 1 qualification testing underway and flight hardware continuing to advance. ✓ Stage 1 integration advanced with stringer and doubler drill operations, stringer joiner installation, and raceway bracket drilling ✓ Thrust structure fluids builds progressed ahead of avionics testing and leak checks ✓ All vehicle structures and closeouts completed on the stage 1 qualification article, officially transitioning from manufacturing to factory test.

Terran R hardware is moving from build to integrated test, with stage 1 qualification testing underway and flight hardware continuing to advance. ✓ Stage 1 integration advanced with stringer and doubler drill operations, stringer joiner installation, and raceway bracket drilling ✓ Thrust structure fluids builds progressed ahead of avionics testing and leak checks ✓ All vehicle structures and closeouts completed on the stage 1 qualification article, officially transitioning from manufacturing to factory test.

Relativity Space

16,448 views • 1 month ago

Terran R build is continuing to ramp up this fall. From avionic builds to expanding of our machine shop capabilities and more. 🔥In prop, teams completed assembly of the second Aeon R engine for first flight and reduced average cycle times across key engine components by 50%. 💻The avionics team is building the flight hub box, which will serve as Terran R’s central node for routing data and distributing power to critical systems. 🚀Welding of the first stage tank is progressing with 3 circumferential friction stir welds now complete.

Terran R build is continuing to ramp up this fall. From avionic builds to expanding of our machine shop capabilities and more. 🔥In prop, teams completed assembly of the second Aeon R engine for first flight and reduced average cycle times across key engine components by 50%. 💻The avionics team is building the flight hub box, which will serve as Terran R’s central node for routing data and distributing power to critical systems. 🚀Welding of the first stage tank is progressing with 3 circumferential friction stir welds now complete.

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53,678 views • 10 months ago

👀 Experience Aeon R’s first full-size, fully 3D-printed skirt in action during the latest thrust chamber assembly testing campaign Stennis Space Center. *sound on

👀 Experience Aeon R’s first full-size, fully 3D-printed skirt in action during the latest thrust chamber assembly testing campaign Stennis Space Center. *sound on

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103,595 views • 2 years ago

Sound ON 🔊an Aeon R engine at work.

Sound ON 🔊an Aeon R engine at work.

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55,636 views • 1 year ago

From engine qualification to advancing stand readiness, teams are preparing for a busy season of Terran R testing. 📍NASA Stennis, MS ✔️ Aeon V second stage engine qualification campaign completed ✔️ Aeon R first stage engine acceptance testing continues ✔️ Initial startup of the environmental control system completed ✔️ LOX flush performed on the A2 top deck ✔️ Over 11,000 welds completed on A2

From engine qualification to advancing stand readiness, teams are preparing for a busy season of Terran R testing. 📍NASA Stennis, MS ✔️ Aeon V second stage engine qualification campaign completed ✔️ Aeon R first stage engine acceptance testing continues ✔️ Initial startup of the environmental control system completed ✔️ LOX flush performed on the A2 top deck ✔️ Over 11,000 welds completed on A2

Relativity Space

16,186 views • 2 months ago

🗓️ March 22, 2023: Terran 1 went to space. GG. #GLHF

🗓️ March 22, 2023: Terran 1 went to space. GG. #GLHF

Relativity Space

116,793 views • 3 years ago

On the test stand: Aeon R engines are running gimbaled testing, verifying thrust vector control systems with integrated TVCAs and the same front-to-back communication loop planned for stage testing.

On the test stand: Aeon R engines are running gimbaled testing, verifying thrust vector control systems with integrated TVCAs and the same front-to-back communication loop planned for stage testing.

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59,469 views • 1 year ago