Shutdown
Mar 2023Terran 1's only orbital launch failed to reach orbit; the company subsequently retired/shelved Terran 1 and pivoted its resources to Terran R.
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relativityspace.comHQ: Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington, DC, USA; John C. Stennis Space Center, MS, USA; Cape Canaveral, FL, USA501-1000
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Overview
Relativity Space is a privately held aerospace company developing reusable launch vehicles and space systems to make access to orbit and beyond more reliable, scalable, and accessible. It was founded by former SpaceX and Blue Origin engineers and now focuses primarily on Terran R.
Primary product
Terran R: a two-stage, methane-fueled medium-to-heavy-lift launch vehicle with a reusable first stage, intended for commercial, scientific, and national-security missions. It is designed to carry up to 23,500 kg to LEO with downrange landing, 5,500 kg to GTO with downrange landing, or 33,500 kg to LEO expendably.
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Long Beach, California, United States
Team size
Approximately 1,000–2,000; company-reported 2,000 in 2026
Work style
Onsite
Industry
Aviation and aerospace component manufacturing
Open Positions
362 jobs at Relativity Space
Senior Integration Technician, Thrust Structure, Second Shift
On-siteStage ManufacturingLong Beach, California3d ago
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