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Terran R

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

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Variants
1
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
0
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
33,500 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
202600
202701
202802
202904
203006
203108
2032010
2033010
2034010
2035010
2036010
2037010
2038010
2039010
2040010
2041010

Forecast Location Split

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Terran R
LEO33,500 kgUnknownUnknownRelativity Terran R Update
Terran R
LEO23,500 kg200 kmUnknownRelativity Terran R Update

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch

No recent missions

No launched missions are linked to variants in this family.

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Terran R
Not stated0Development

1 launch location represented.

YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2027Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)145%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2028Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)245%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2029Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)445%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2030Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)645%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2031Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)845%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2032Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2033Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2034Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2035Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2036Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2037Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2038Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2039Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2040Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
2041Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)1045%Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major ...
Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2026 · 45% confidence
0

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2027 · 45% confidence
1

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2028 · 45% confidence
2

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2029 · 45% confidence
4

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2030 · 45% confidence
6

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2031 · 45% confidence
8

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2032 · 45% confidence
10

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2033 · 45% confidence
10

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2034 · 45% confidence
10

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2035 · 45% confidence
10

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2036 · 45% confidence
10

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Launch Complex 16, Cape Canaveral (Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida)
2037 · 45% confidence
10

Relativity states late-2026 first launch from LC-16 and has SES multi-launch demand, but Terran R is unflown and pad/production/range integration remain major risks. Base pushes m...

Terran R
GTO5,500 kgUnknownUnknownRelativity Terran R Update
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Terran R, Neutron, and Miura 5 are positioned to enter active qualification campaigns in the final quarters of 2026.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Jul 20, 2026Commercial Launch Providers Advance Next-Generation Heavy and Medium-Lift Vehicle Milestones Ahead of 2026 Debuts
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Relativity Space has a launch agreement with Intelsat for Terran R.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jul 20, 2026Commercial Launch Providers Advance Next-Generation Heavy and Medium-Lift Vehicle Milestones Ahead of 2026 Debuts

Relativity Space is developing Terran R.

CapabilityValue 3.6Jul 20, 2026Commercial Launch Providers Advance Next-Generation Heavy and Medium-Lift Vehicle Milestones Ahead of 2026 Debuts

Stage 2 tank of the Terran R completed acceptance testing and returned to the factory for further integration.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 13, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Terran R build momentum continues, with flight hardware in full swing for first launch and beyond. ✔️Stage 2 tank completed acceptance testing and returned to the factory for integration, NDE, modal testing, and COPV installation ✔️Interstage forward barrel completed mechanical… pic.

Terran R's build momentum continues with flight hardware production for the first launch and beyond.

GrowthPlanValue 2.0Jan 13, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Terran R build momentum continues, with flight hardware in full swing for first launch and beyond. ✔️Stage 2 tank completed acceptance testing and returned to the factory for integration, NDE, modal testing, and COPV installation ✔️Interstage forward barrel completed mechanical… pic.

The interstage forward barrel of the Terran R completed mechanical assembly.

CapabilityValue 3.8Jan 13, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Terran R build momentum continues, with flight hardware in full swing for first launch and beyond. ✔️Stage 2 tank completed acceptance testing and returned to the factory for integration, NDE, modal testing, and COPV installation ✔️Interstage forward barrel completed mechanical… pic.

Terran R has a size relation with 5m RLV and 9x150 CZ-10.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 10, 2025Random Thought: Starship<->CZ-9 NG 9x4<->CZ-10 Terran R<->5m RLV/9x150 CZ-10 Neutron<->CZ-10A/B Eclipse<-> CZ-12B Nova<->CZ-12A For every american RLV in development there's an equivalent-sized project *within* CASC, not just in china, within the 175k SOE that CASC is.

Terran R is equivalent to a 5m RLV and 9x150 CZ-10.

CapabilityValue 3.8Dec 10, 2025Random Thought: Starship<->CZ-9 NG 9x4<->CZ-10 Terran R<->5m RLV/9x150 CZ-10 Neutron<->CZ-10A/B Eclipse<-> CZ-12B Nova<->CZ-12A For every american RLV in development there's an equivalent-sized project *within* CASC, not just in china, within the 175k SOE that CASC is.

Relativity’s Terran R will provide SES with high performance, reliability, and affordable access to space.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.5Nov 25, 2025SES + Relativity Space expand their MLA for Terran R

The first launch of Terran R is currently planned for late 2026 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 25, 2025SES + Relativity Space expand their MLA for Terran R

Relativity Space is building the Terran R rocket.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Nov 25, 2025SES + Relativity Space expand their MLA for Terran R

The Terran R rocket is a medium-to-heavy-lift, reusable launch vehicle.

CapabilityValue 3.0Nov 25, 2025SES + Relativity Space expand their MLA for Terran R

SES and Relativity Space are partnering for multiple launches aboard the Terran R rocket.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Nov 25, 2025SES + Relativity Space expand their MLA for Terran R

The Terran R is a medium-to-heavy-lift, reusable launch vehicle.

CapabilityValue 3.0Nov 24, 2025Multiple-Launch Terran-R Contract Expanded

Relativity Space is building the Terran R rocket.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.6Nov 24, 2025Multiple-Launch Terran-R Contract Expanded

SES and Relativity Space are partnering for multiple launches aboard the Terran R rocket.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Nov 24, 2025Multiple-Launch Terran-R Contract Expanded

The Terran R will bring selected SES satellites to their final orbital position.

PlanRelationshipsValue 3.0Nov 24, 2025Multiple-Launch Terran-R Contract Expanded

Relativity Space plans the first launch of the Terran R vehicle for late 2026 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

PlanGrowthValue 4.5Nov 12, 2025Latest News

The Terran R is a medium-to-heavy-lift, reusable launch vehicle developed by Relativity Space.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 12, 2025Latest News

In 2023, Relativity Space shifted its strategy away from the Terran 1 rocket to focus on the Terran R.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 12, 2025Latest News