Relativity Space
Coverage of Relativity Space in the Nexus archive.
- NASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a 2028 mission to Mars
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 is sending an orbiter to Mars with Eric Schmidt's Relativity Space
NASA has partnered with Relativity Space, founded by Eric Schmidt, for a 2028 mission to Mars.
- NASA picks Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for Mars mission, setting up a race with SpaceX
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.
- Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do
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.
- Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AI
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.