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PhLlatin
05-24-2011, 08:10 AM
Probably the most exciting concept to come out of the UK space industry... ingenious does not begin to cover it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13506289
it passed a key review!
DinoT1985
05-24-2011, 09:25 AM
great to see the UK start making a name for themselves in the space sector.
PhLlatin
05-24-2011, 09:33 AM
if the prototype engine is succesfull there will not be a need for the shuttles US or Russian
Jag3034
05-24-2011, 10:13 AM
if the prototype engine is succesfull there will not be a need for the shuttles US or Russian
Hopefully everything goes smoothly as this would make space a lot cheaper.
This is only for getting to orbit though. So yes other spacecraft are needed. I think in the future SpaceX will be the front runner in the private space sector.