Radian Unveils Prototype Spaceplane, Starts Ground Tests

radian spaceplane

The company expects the production vehicle could be fully reusable for up to 100 missions.

Credit: Radian Aerospace
Radian Aerospace of Seattle has unveiled the first prototype of its single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane. The startup has started ground testing of its PFV01 subscale prototype in Abu Dhabi, evaluating the low-speed takeoff and landing characteristics of the vehicle, including handling and yaw stability...
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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