Relativity is building what it describes as the first entirely 3D-printed rockets, aiming to make space access more routine and affordable. The company operates at the intersection of large-scale additive manufacturing and rocket production, using proprietary technology to compress manufacturing timelines significantly. Its Stargate printers are designed specifically for the large-scale additive manufacturing of rocket components, a process the company says reduces production of a rocket from a traditional two-year timeline to approximately 60 days.
The company's flagship product in development is the Terran R, a reusable launch vehicle designed to deliver payloads with, as Relativity states, unprecedented flexibility and frequency. The vehicle targets a range of applications within the space industry, including satellite constellations, space infrastructure, and exploration missions. By integrating 3D printing deeply into the rocket manufacturing process, the company seeks to reduce part counts and simplify the supply chain compared to conventional aerospace methods.
Relativity's approach places it within the broader commercial space launch sector, a market serving growing demand for satellite deployment and other orbital services. The company's technical work spans the development of both the manufacturing systems and the launch vehicles themselves, positioning it as both a technology developer and a launch service provider.
