single stage to orbit

PTN interviews Escape Dynamics on the future of space technology

Posted in Interviews on 31st Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Escape Dynamics is developing Electromagnetically-powered single stage to orbit launch systems with the aim of dramatically reducing the cost of spaceflight.

Skylon spaceplane developers reveal the antifreeze method for the sabre hypersonic engine

Posted in Hardware on 11th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

The engine could enable a single stage to orbit vehicle.

Reaction Engines UK will have new tests of their Skylon Single stage to orbit Spaceplane engine prototype

Posted in Hardware on 30th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

The engine requires a novel design to allow operation in both air-breathing and rocket modes.