Terran-1: 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit

An almost fully 3D-printed rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday evening, but ultimately failed to reach orbit.

Despite this, the Terran-1 passed key objectives and showed the resilience of its model, according to the company behind the project.

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