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Relativity Space (YC W16) Gets a Launch Site at Cape Canaveral
- godelmachine 8y agoIs this the first YC backed Space startup?
- avmich 8y agoNo, there is also e.g. bagaveev.com .
- godelmachine 8y agoThanks
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- tintor 8y ago"Relativity will try to realize its more ambitious long-term goal: taking this manufacturing process to the Red Planet and building a rocket using 3D printers on Mars." Why not aim to build a fuel factory first, to refuel spacecraft for return trips?
- cbanek 8y agoMaybe because a fuel factory wouldn't be immediately profitable on Earth like building rockets? On Earth there are plenty of cheaper ways to make fuel. I do agree though that fuel is the most important thing to start making on Mars though. That and air and water.
- mandeepj 8y ago> Relativity wants to make building a rocket almost entirely automated. They sound as ambitious as Tesla was - for using automation in manufacturing Model 3. Another startup idea - lets 3D print electric cars
- King-Aaron 8y agoI don't know how far the project has gone since their announcements, but there are startups doing this :) https://all3dp.com/4/xev-start-production-3d-printed-electric-car-3d-printing-mega-factory/ https://all3dp.com/4/xev-start-production-3d-printed-electri...
- goshx 8y agoThis is great news! I love to see new companies in this field. Rocket Lab is also using 3D printing successfully on their process: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/ https://www.rocketlabusa.com/