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Terran R

Reusable medium-heavy lift rocket targeting first launch late 2026 from Cape Canaveral.

Verified 2026-06-17

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Systems
Terran R — systems cutaway schematicPropulsion
Aeon R engines (LOX/methane) on first and second stages; 3,497,000 lbf (15,555 kN) total liftoff thrust; all engines additively manufactured.
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Structures
86.6 m height; 5 m diameter; 3D-printed primary structures; grid fins, four landing legs on first stage.
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Recovery
First stage designed for propulsive landing with 4 landing legs, 4 grid fins, base heat shield, engine relight capability.
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Terran R86.6 m
Propulsion

Aeon R engines (LOX/methane) on first and second stages; 3,497,000 lbf (15,555 kN) total liftoff thrust; all engines additively manufactured.

Structures

86.6 m height; 5 m diameter; 3D-printed primary structures; grid fins, four landing legs on first stage.

Recovery

First stage designed for propulsive landing with 4 landing legs, 4 grid fins, base heat shield, engine relight capability.

Specs & Metrics

Payload to LEO ↑ better
23,500 kg
reusable/downrange landing config; 33,500 kg expendable
Maximum payload mass deliverable to low Earth orbit (~200–400 km circular), in the vehicle's stated reference configuration.
Liftoff Thrust ↑ better
15555 kN
15,555,431 N total liftoff thrust
Total first-stage thrust at liftoff (sea-level), in kilonewtons, summing all active engines and solid strap-ons.
Vehicle Height ↓ better
86.6 m
Full stack height at liftoff, in metres, including fairing or spacecraft.

Subsystems

propulsion

Aeon R engines (LOX/methane) on first and second stages; 3,497,000 lbf (15,555 kN) total liftoff thrust; all engines additively manufactured.

structures

86.6 m height; 5 m diameter; 3D-printed primary structures; grid fins, four landing legs on first stage.

recovery

First stage designed for propulsive landing with 4 landing legs, 4 grid fins, base heat shield, engine relight capability.

Program roadmap

Terran R program roadmap2025-03AchievedVehicle-level critical design r…2025-11AchievedFirst-stage tank friction stir …2026PlannedFirst orbital launch from Cape …20252027
  • achieved

    Vehicle-level critical design review and flight production started

    2025-03
  • achieved

    First-stage tank friction stir welding complete; 1,602 parts released for first flight vehicle

    2025-11
  • planned

    First orbital launch from Cape Canaveral

    2026