New space plane would fly directly into orbit from a runway
WEBJan 30, 2022 · Radian aims to have its space plane ready to fly again within 48 hours of landing. Radian One will then complete a low-g ascent into space under the power of its three onboard engines. After completing its mission, which could last up to five days, the space plane will land horizontally on a runway like an airplane.
After decades of dreams, a commercial spaceplane is almost ready …
WEBNov 1, 2023 · It taps into a vision for the future of spaceflight with roots at the dawn of the Space Age, combining the elements of rockets with aircraft.
Get a sneak peek at Virgin Galactic's new Delta class space plane ...
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Virgin Galactic hit a major milestone in its new generation spaceship plans last month. The company completed a new Delta space plane manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona in July.
A new generation of spaceplanes is taking advantage of the latest …
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · For the foreseeable future, spaceplanes look promising for the following reasons: new design techniques, improved materials for the TPS, advanced computer modeling and simulation tools for ...
Radian Single Stage to Orbit Space Plane | NextBigFuture.com
WEB1 day ago · The spaceplane is designed to be fully reusable for up to 100 missions. They plan a 48-hour turnaround time between flights and a 90-minute on-demand launch capability, significantly reducing costs and increasing mission flexibility.
Spaceplanes: The return of the reusable spacecraft? - BBC
WEBJan 22, 2021 · The reusable spaceplane concept seemed to die with the end of Nasa's Space Shuttle. Could the spaceplane rise again in the 21st Century?
Dream Chaser space plane arrives in Florida ahead of 1st launch …
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Dream Chaser is almost ready for its first mission. The space plane and its cargo module are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for final testing ahead of an ISS launch.
The secretive X-37B space plane is headed back into orbit ... - NBC News
WEBDec 9, 2023 · The United States military is preparing to launch its secretive X-37B space plane on a seventh mission in orbit. The uncrewed vehicle, which resembles a miniature space shuttle, is slated to...
Stratoplanes: The aircraft that will fly at the edge of space - BBC
WEBStratoplanes: The aircraft that will fly at the edge of space. 14 June 2023. Mark Piesing. Features correspondent. Sceye. The stratosphere has long been a challenging environment for aviation....
US Military's Secretive Spaceplane Launched on Possible Higher …
WEBDec 28, 2023 · The U.S. military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane lifts off on its seventh mission to orbit, the vehicle's first launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket capable of lofting it far higher...