The world’s first 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket failed to reach orbit due to engine failure. This was reported by the American TV channel. nbc news.
The material says this is the third and first successful attempt to launch this rocket. It was noted that the first stage operated normally, but the second stage only opened for a short time, after which there was “an anomaly that prevented the rocket from successfully entering orbit.” What happened with the rocket afterward was not reported.
The company said that in the coming days, a team of engineers will analyze flight data to determine what happened to the missile.
Terran 1 is the world’s first 3D-printed space rocket. Elements created using this technology make up 85% by weight of the structure, in the future the company plans to increase this share to 95%. The height of the rocket is 33 meters, the maximum payload is 1250 kilograms, the engines use a methane-oxygen couple. During this mission, a commemorative metal ring printed on a 3D printer was supposed to act as a payload.
It was previously reported to be in the USA. will begin The world’s first 3D-printed rocket.