Relativity Space, the aerospace startup that conducted the first test flight of a 3D-printed rocket, announced Wednesday that it is focusing on a larger rocket to compete for commercial launches with SpaceX and other companies. The Long Beach, California-based company launched the world’s first 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, on March 22 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Although it didn’t make it into orbit, the test flight showed that the rocket — whose mass is 85 percent 3D printed — could withstand the rigors of liftoff and spaceflight. Relativity Space said it…

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The world’s first 3D-printed rocket is set to make its third attempt at liftoff on Wednesday for the maiden flight of an innovative spacecraft that is cheaper to produce and fly. The unmanned rocket, Terran 1, was scheduled to launch on March 8 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, but was delayed at the last minute due to propellant temperature problems. Another attempt on March 11 was cleaned due to fuel pressure problems. Relativity Space, the California-based private aerospace startup that built the rocket, hopes the third time’s the charm. The company’s…

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