Radian’s solution is a rocket-powered sled that runs along a two-mile rail and accelerates up to Mach 0.7 — 537 mph (864 kilometers per hour) — before releasing the space plane, which then ...

The sled would carry the plane along a two-mile-long rail, accelerating it to a speed of 537 miles per hour, and then launching it toward space. The plane would then fly the rest of the way with ...

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OSHKOSH, Wis.— Forget #Vanlife. These campers are all about #Planelife. For millions of Americans, camping is a way to flee the rat race and embrace the fresh air. But then there is that special ...

To begin with, humans are not supposed to be at 35,000 feet, the typical cruising altitude of a commercial plane. At these heights, oxygen levels are so low that without the inbuilt cabin ...

Space planes could become a reality if one company achieves its goal. Radian Aerospace has plans to test its Radian One space plane over the next few years. Radian's model differs from multi-stage ...