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Relativity Space are also 3-D printing not just rocket engines, but entire rockets, and have had a successful first flight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz1
by HarHarVeryFunny 2y ago
Relativity Space are also 3-D printing not just rocket engines, but entire rockets, and have had a successful first flight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz165f1g8-E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz165f1g8-E
- CarVac 2y agoThey backed away from printing entire rockets because, well, it's a foolish way to fabricate large tanks.
- HarHarVeryFunny 2y agoThanks - I wasn't aware of that, but it does make sense. They are sticking with 3-D printing of the engines though, and have been testing their next-gen Aeon R engine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjKJMcOQYBQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjKJMcOQYBQ