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Relativity Space

Terran R reusable rocket

USprivateest. 2015relativityspace.com (opens relativityspace.com)Checked 25 Sep

The brief

Analyst view
  • Terran 1 reached space in March 2023 but its upper stage failed to reach orbit.
  • Eric Schmidt became CEO in March 2025 and funds the company.
  • Terran R's first launch from Cape Canaveral is targeted for late 2026.
Programs

Relativity Space, one program

Updated 6 Nov 2025
Terran RA two-stage rocket with a reusable first stage (13 methane engines) and a throwaway upper stage, built to launch satellite fleets.ProtoNextTerran R first launch · Q4 2026+33 moUpdated 6 Nov 2025View program →
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Peers

Launch · 6

Company & funding

HQ
US
Founded
2015

Partners & customers

1 customer

People

Key people
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