Relativity Space

Relativity Space, a California-based aerospace company, is bringing thousands of jobs to Brevard County with a $134 million investment from Florida’s Spaceport Improvement Program. The company plans to expand its Terran R rocket program and build a production facility near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with a launch scheduled later this year.

NASA selected Relativity Space, led by Eric Schmidt, to launch the Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028. The mission will study Martian winds, temperatures, dust, and clouds using four instruments to improve landing systems.

NASA has partnered with Relativity Space, founded by Eric Schmidt, for a 2028 mission to Mars.

NASA has selected Relativity Space, a rocket company acquired by former Google executive chair Eric Schmidt last year, for a Mars mission. This sets up a race with SpaceX to reach Mars first.

Last week's New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral provided safety officials with critical real-world data on methane-fueled rocket accidents. Multiple companies, including SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Relativity Space, are developing launch sites using methane or liquefied natural gas, replacing traditional propellants.

Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and current CEO of Relativity Space, was booed during a graduation speech about AI. The incident highlights a negative reaction to his views on artificial intelligence. Schmidt's speech was likely intended to inspire graduates but instead received a hostile response.