First 3D-printed rocket prepares for launch
A rocket made almost entirely of 3D parts was poised to blast off Wednesday on its debut launch.
California-based Relativity Space is attempting to launch the rocket to orbit from a former missile site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
It바카라 게임 웹사이트s a relatively small rocket, just 110 feet, and won바카라 게임 웹사이트t be carrying anything for this test flight except for a memento: the first metal 3D print from the company's printers.
About 85% of the rocket, named Terran, is made of 3D parts printed at the company바카라 게임 웹사이트s factory in Long Beach, California, including its engines. Relativity Space aims to increase that percentage on its future versions.
SpaceX's Falcon rockets have been flying with 3D parts for years, but not nearly to the extent of Relativity Space's new rocket.
Relativity Space said its rocket is the largest 3D-printed object to attempt a launch.
Businessman Mark Cuban of TV's 바카라 게임 웹사이트Shark Tank바카라 게임 웹사이트 was among the early investors in the company.