Dawn Plans Test Flights Of Rocket-Powered Spaceplane

Dawn Aerospace Aurora Mk-II
Credit: Dawn Aerospace
Dawn Aerospace plans to start test flights of its rocket-powered spaceplane technology demonstrator before year’s end. The demonstrator, the Mk-II Aurora, has completed 48 test flights over the last 13 months using jet engines, the Christchurch, New Zealand-based company said on Sept. 21. The “Phase...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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