Source: Space and Astronautics News & Reaction Engines.
SKYLON is an unpiloted,
reusable spaceplane intended to provide reliable, responsive and cost effective
access to space. Currently in early development phase, the vehicle will be
capable of transporting 15 tonnes of cargo into space. It is the use of SABRE's
combined air-breathing and rocket cycles that enables a vehicle that can take
off from a runway, fly direct to earth orbit and return for a runway landing,
just like an aircraft.
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information at: http//www.reactionengines.co.uk/space_skylon.html
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