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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Marcia Dunn

DARK SECRETS: Launch debut of 3d printed rocket ends in failure no orbit - The Real Truth

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A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight — far short of orbit.

There was nothing aboard Relativity Space’s test flight except for the company’s first metal 3D print made six years ago.

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