Reaction Engines Folds After Funding Shortfall

Reaction Engines
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COLORADO SPRINGS—Reaction Engines, the UK-U.S.-based pioneer of hypersonic propulsion and thermal management systems, has been forced into closure after failing to raise around £20 million ($25.7 million) in additional funding. The company’s collapse came after long-running attempts to secure a deal...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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