You might've seen my previous post about Relativity Space in May 2022. If not, here's the very short version: they're using 3d printing to make rocket bodies and engines.
Admittedly, the fact that their first launch wasn't fully successful isn't anything to look at as a failure in my eyes. The fact that the first launch failed is sort of the benefit of the 3d printing process. One of their supposed benefits is the fact that the engineering cycle will be sped up, allowing iterations to happen in far more rapid succession than was previously possible.
So, good on ya, Relativity. I look forward to seeing your 3d-printed metal rockets in space someday soon...just not yesterday.
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