Launch of the second generation of satellites from 2025

To break the news is the American startup Relativity Space. To launch the constellation’s second-generation satellites, it signed an agreement with OneWeb regarding the Internet connection to Terran R, the space carrier. The first launch is scheduled for 2025 from Cape Canaveral.

OneWeb completes the first generation with 648 satellites planned through agreements with SpaceX and New Space India. They are joined by Relativity Space and his Terran R rocket. The secret of Relativity Space is the production method space rockets. It uses 3D printing technology for engines and also tanks. There are advantages of lower weight, higher production speed and greater cost effectiveness. A Terran 1 is made in just 5 days.

The signed agreement stipulates that Relativity Space it will launch satellites into orbit by the Terran R missiles.These are medium launchers, 66 meters high, with a diameter of 4.9 meters and a payload of 20 thousand kg. The diversity of the Terran Rs is that they are fully 3D printed and reusable, with the aim of bringing the second phase back to Earth as well. These aspects provide an incentive to bring the Relativity Space rocket to the market at a very affordable price.

We are honored to have been chosen by OneWeb to help launch their Gen 2 constellation. They have incredible team, technology and momentum as the global leader in satellite connectivity with hundreds of operational satellites already in orbit. to be. It is clear that more disruptive launch capacity is needed in the market. Relativity is developing Terran R to meet this additional demand. We can’t wait to successfully plan, execute and launch these missions together with OneWeb!

Tim Ellis, CEO of the company