Terran 1’s interstage was successfully removed from the test stand, completing its structural ATP test, which finalizes all full-scale structural testing of Relativity’s first flight vehicle. Achieving this turning point proves that Relativity’s 3D printed rocket structure is ready to face flight loads.
We’ll continue sharing testing updates
Recent Terran 1 Milestone Momentum —
January 2022:
Finished internal precision cleaning of S2 and sealed off the tanks,
which means no more internal work to be done on this segment of Terran 1
December 2021:
Built a new dual-bay test stand to our testing facility, the E4B test stand in
Stennis, MS at NASA Stennis Space Center.
December 2021: Completed a “rainbird” test
from our launch pad at LC-16. “Rainbirds” are part of the water system that will be
used to mitigate acoustics at liftoff.
Oct 2021: Conducted fully-integrated Stage 1
testing of Terran 1, including hydro proof testing, cryogenic proof testing and flight