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Revolutionary space engine system for Skylon tested
April 2012 Last updated at 06:38 ET
British engineers have begun a crucial series of tests of an experimental engine technology that its designers believe could revolutionise space travel.
The Skylon project is a concept for a spaceplane which could fly from runway to orbit in a single stage.
The key is a unique design for an engine that operates as a jet and rocket motor combined.
The critical component is a specially-designed cooling system to handle the high temperatures of rapidly-flowing air.
David Shukman was given exclusive access to the tests at Culham Science Park in Oxfordshire.
BBC News - Revolutionary space engine system for Skylon tested
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylon_(spacecraft)
Now this would make space travel cheaper for future space planes.
April 2012 Last updated at 06:38 ET
British engineers have begun a crucial series of tests of an experimental engine technology that its designers believe could revolutionise space travel.
The Skylon project is a concept for a spaceplane which could fly from runway to orbit in a single stage.
The key is a unique design for an engine that operates as a jet and rocket motor combined.
The critical component is a specially-designed cooling system to handle the high temperatures of rapidly-flowing air.
David Shukman was given exclusive access to the tests at Culham Science Park in Oxfordshire.
BBC News - Revolutionary space engine system for Skylon tested
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylon_(spacecraft)
Now this would make space travel cheaper for future space planes.
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