Relativity Space

Relativity Space’s fully 3D-printed Terran R rocket, targeting a 2026 debut, eliminates 80% of the 3,000+ parts in a typical orbital launcher, slashing production time to 60 days. The $1.3 billion backed company claims its reusable design will achieve $1,500 per kilogram to orbit, which is 30% cheaper than the average launch cost of existing medium-lift rockets. However, #9 Astroscale holds a more immediate revenue path with its JAXA contracts, whereas Relativity’s ambitious printer-in-space strategy—using its Stargate factory—remains unflown at scale, delaying its orbital revenue stream by at least 12 months.