Joint venture with Relativity Space; target 2026 launch on Terran R. First of a planned Mars cadence.
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Impulse designs and builds the lander vehicle, the cruise stage for interplanetary transit, and the entry/descent/landing (EDL) capsule.
Relativity Space provides the Terran R rocket, a new heavy-lift launch vehicle designed to carry the Mars mission stack.
The companies plan to launch Mars landers at every favorable launch opportunity, creating a regular supply of commercial robotic missions.
| Spec | Mars Lander |
|---|---|
| Destination | Mars surfaceR (reported) |
| Launch vehicle | Relativity Terran RR (reported) |
| Target launch year | 2026R (reported) |
R reported by the company
Impulse Space
Orbital transfer vehicles, Mira, Helios, in-space mobility
Impulse Space develops orbital transfer vehicles (space tugs) that move satellites between orbits after launch. Founded by SpaceX engineer Tom Mueller, the company builds Mira for small payloads and Helios for heavy GEO transfers, with a Mars lander program under way with Relativity Space.
