The Week in Defense, Jan. 24-30, 2020

January 24, 2020
reusable launch vehicle
Boeing’s decision to cancel its Phantom Express reusable launch vehicle comes as the company aims to cut costs after the halt of 737 MAX airliner production.
Credit: Boeing
Boeing Ends Phantom Express Effort Boeing abruptly ended its participation in the development of the Phantom Express reusable launch vehicle, effectively terminating DARPA’s XSP (Experimental Spaceplane) program for which it was being built. No specific reason has been given for the sudden move...

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