Terran R

In Development
Relativity Space
Relativity Space
Terran R

Overview

A two-stage reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket designed for constellation deployment, large satellite missions, and higher-cadence commercial and government launch operations.

In integrated vehicle build as of mid-2026: the first flight-ready second stage completed subsystem integration and is headed to NASA Stennis for testing, the first-stage qualification article is structurally complete and entering test, Aeon R qualification engines are running full-duration static fires at Stennis, and the LC-16 Horizontal Integration Facility is structurally complete. First launch is targeted for the second half of 2026 (some observers expect a slip into 2027).

Key Specs

Payload to LEO

23,500 kg (downrange landing)

Height

86.6 m (284 ft)

Diameter & Payload Fairing

5.4 m (17.7 ft)

Total Liftoff Thrust

3,497,000 lbf

Engines

13 × Aeon R (LOx/methane, ~258,000 lbf SL each) + 1 × Aeon V vacuum

Target First Launch

Late 2026