Invictus Spaceplane
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: European Union
Source: stupidDOPE
The Invictus Spaceplane is a concept developed by the European Space Agency and partners, designed to take off like a plane and reach orbit like a spacecraft. It uses Reaction Engines Ltd's pre-cooler technology to enable jet engines to operate at hypersonic speeds, aiming for Mach 5 speeds by 2031. The project aims to provide a smoother, more efficient, and reusable method of reaching orbit, pote
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Education
- Location
- Unknown (Europe)
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- stupidDOPE
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Invictus Spaceplane is a concept developed by the European Space Agency and partners, designed to take off like a plane and reach orbit like a spacecraft. It uses Reaction Engines Ltd's pre-cooler technology to enable jet engines to operate at hypersonic speeds, aiming for Mach 5 speeds by 2031. The project aims to provide a smoother, more efficient, and reusable method of reaching orbit, potentially reducing launch costs and enabling more frequent missions. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Education |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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