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Re: [OM] OT: Atmosphere to Space Propulsion

Subject: Re: [OM] OT: Atmosphere to Space Propulsion
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:10:00 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>
> >       Many years ago there was a programme in Britain to develop an
> > engine that would operate as a jet in the atmosphere and convert to
> > a rocket for space travel, much like the engine described in Joseph
> > Poyer's novel "North Cape".  Well, it seem that there is now a
> > working model of a similar effort, again in Britain:
> >
> > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20510112
> >
>
> Impressive performance on the part of the pre-cooler.
>

     My question now is how soon will it be before we see a prototype remotely 
piloted test vehicle? 

Chris

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