In a series of recent updates from Relativity Space, the company highlighted progress on its upcoming Terran R launch vehicle and supporting infrastructure for the rocket’s first flight, scheduled for 2026. The company is currently concentrating on three key areas: Terran R launch infrastructure, Aeon R engine testing, and the production of Terran R.
Block 1 of Terran R, the first version of the vehicle, is designed to teach Relativity how to successfully and efficiently recover the first stage before Block 2 ultimately takes over. With an annual flight goal of 50-100 flights per year, Relativity is relying heavily on the rocket’s reusable nature to enable regular flights and lower costs. The company believes that demand is outpacing the market, and is working to fill some of the gaps within the market with Terran R.