ESA prepares IXV concept spaceplane for maiden flight

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The European Space Agency is preparing to test the atmospheric re-entry capabilities of its new early concept spaceplane, the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV). The test flight is slated for launch in November atop a European made Vega rocket, with the hope that results will inform the design of future ESA spacecraft... Continue Reading ESA prepares IXV concept spaceplane for maiden flight

Section: Space

Tags: ESA, Spacecraft, Test Flights

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