ESA Developing Hypersonic Spaceplane
TL;DR
The European Space Agency is funding the Invictus program to develop a hypersonic spaceplane capable of horizontal takeoff and landing, aiming for a prototype by 2031, which could revolutionize space travel by making it cheaper and more efficient. The project builds on Reaction Engines' pre-cooling technology to enable engines to operate at hypersonic speeds, potentially transforming global transportation and space logistics.
Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#european-space-agency#hypersonic-spaceplane#invictus-program#reaction-engines#science-and-technology#spacecraft-launch
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