T+245: Relativity Redesigns, Pivots to Terran R

After an unsuccessful first flight of Terran 1, Relativity has announced that they’ve moved on to a newly-redesigned Terran R. Overall I think this a good direction, but there are some serious questions to be asked of and headwinds to be managed by Relativity.

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Topics

• Live at Space Symposium 2023! - Main Engine Cut Off
• Redwire Announces Live Event with Main Engine Cut Off Podcast, Previews Full Schedule of Activities at Space Symposium 2023 | Redwire Space
• T+182: Rocket Lab Neutron, Relativity Terran R - Main Engine Cut Off
• Relativity Space - Terran R
• Relativity Space is moving on from the Terran 1 rocket to something much bigger | Ars Technica
• Relativity shelves Terran 1 after one launch, redesigns Terran R - SpaceNews

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