Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Britain invests £60 million in Skylon spaceplane


The British government announced on Tuesday that it has authorized an investment of £60 million in the Skylon spaceplane. The funds will be used to further develop the revolutionarySABRE engine, which is designed to power the Skylon into orbit and back without the need for outside boosters or tanks... Continue Reading Britain invests £60 million in Skylon spaceplane

Section: Space

Tags: ESA, Reaction Engines, Skylon, Spacecraft

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