Relativity Space
Eric Schmidt
Overview
Relativity Space is building Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket aimed at commercial, government, and telecommunications missions. After flying Terran 1 as a pathfinder in 2023, the company shifted fully to Terran R and now uses a hybrid manufacturing approach that combines additive manufacturing for fast iteration with more conventional structures for scale and cost. Relativity is focused on engine qualification, integrated vehicle production, and launch-site readiness ahead of a planned late-2026 debut from Cape Canaveral.
Main Products
Relativity's pathfinder vehicle, a two-stage small-lift rocket used to validate the company's propulsion, software, and additive-manufacturing approach before the program was retired.
Launched in March 2023 as a pathfinder vehicle and retired after its maiden flight so the company could focus engineering and production resources on Terran R.
A two-stage reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket designed for constellation deployment, large satellite missions, and higher-cadence commercial and government launch operations.
Under active development with hardware integration, engine testing, and launch-site outfitting underway; first launch is planned for late 2026.
What's Next
Operations & Revenue
Relativity is in integrated vehicle build, Aeon engine acceptance and development testing, and LC-16 launch-site outfitting as it works toward Terran R's first launch in late 2026.
Revenue Streams
Future launch services for commercial, government, and telecommunications customers flying on Terran R from Cape Canaveral.