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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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Mentions
107
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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Actions

The multi-launch agreement between SES and Relativity Space includes multiple launches aboard the Terran R vehicle.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Nov 12, 2025Latest News

Relativity Space is refurbishing the Apollo-era A-2 stand at Stennis Space Center to support vertical testing of the reusable first stage of Terran R.

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CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Apr 10, 2024Relativity Space delays NSSL bid, focuses on 2026 Terran R debut

Relativity Space used facilities at Stennis Space Center to test engines for both Terran 1 and Terran R.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.5Apr 10, 2024Relativity Space delays NSSL bid, focuses on 2026 Terran R debut

Relativity Space is targeting a 2026 launch of its Terran R rocket while testing the rocket’s Aeon R engines and building a new production facility in Long Beach, California.

PlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.3Mar 20, 2024Launch providers look for competitive advantages in era of transition

Terran R is Relativity Space’s medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle designed to deliver payloads to orbit.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 11, 2024Umer Khan Joins Relativity Space as CIO and SVP of Software

Relativity Space's future plans include focusing on the larger, reusable Terran R rocket.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Jan 29, 2024Review: Good Luck Have Fun

Terran R is categorized as a Falcon 9-class rocket and is expected to make its first launch as soon as 2026.

PlanValue 3.6Jan 29, 2024Review: Good Luck Have Fun

Relativity Space will launch Intelsat missions on Terran R from Space Launch Complex 16 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space + Intelsat sign MLA for Terran R launches

Relativity Space has nine signed customers for Terran R with multiple launches totaling more than $1,800,000,000 in backlog.

FinancialRelationshipsValue 4.6Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space + Intelsat sign MLA for Terran R launches

Terran R is a medium-to-heavy-lift reusable launch vehicle designed to provide access to space in LEO, MEO, GEO, and beyond for government and commercial customers.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Deal for Terran R

Terran R is a medium-to-heavy-lift reusable launch vehicle designed to provide access to LEO, MEO, GEO, and beyond for government and commercial customers.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space + Intelsat sign MLA for Terran R launches

Relativity Space has nine signed customers for Terran R with multiple launches totaling more than $1,800,000,000 in backlog.

FinancialRelationshipsPlanValue 4.5Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Deal for Terran R

Terran R is designed and manufactured at Relativity Space’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, which houses Relativity’s fourth-generation Stargate metal 3D printers.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Deal for Terran R

Relativity Space will launch Intelsat satellites on Terran R as early as 2026.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Deal for Terran R

Relativity Space signed a multi-year, multi-launch Launch Services Agreement with Intelsat to launch Intelsat satellites on the Terran R launch vehicle as early as 2026.

RelationshipsPlanValue 5.0Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space + Intelsat sign MLA for Terran R launches

Terran R is designed and manufactured at Relativity Space’s headquarters in Long Beach, California.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 12, 2023Relativity Space + Intelsat sign MLA for Terran R launches

Relativity Space will launch Intelsat satellites on Terran R as early as 2026.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.5Oct 11, 2023Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Agreement for Terran R

Terran R is a medium-to-heavy-lift reusable launch vehicle designed to deliver payloads to LEO, MEO, GEO and beyond.

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 11, 2023Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Agreement for Terran R

The Terran R vehicle can place up to 5,500 kg into geostationary transfer orbit while recovering the first stage.

CapabilityValue 4.6Oct 11, 2023Intelsat signs multi-launch contract with Relativity Space

Relativity Space has nine signed customers for Terran R, including multiple launches and totaling more than $1,800,000,000 in backlog.

FinancialRelationshipsPlanValue 4.5Oct 11, 2023Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Agreement for Terran R