3D-printed rocket’s debut launch aborted at last minute

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts remains on the pad after its debut launch attempt was aborted at the last minute. California-based Relativity Space was attempting to launch the rocket to orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Wednesday (March 8, 2023). But a temperature issue in the upper stage halted the countdown, and Mission Control eventually decided to call it quits for the day. It’s a relatively small rocket and won’t be carrying anything for this test flight except for a memento. Eighty-five percent of the rocket is made of 3D parts printed at the company’s factory in Long Beach, California.