Vortex Spaceplane Intended To Become An ESA Program, Dassault CEO Says

Vortex
Credit: Dassault Aviation
PARIS—Dassault Aviation is pushing for its proposed Vortex reusable spaceplane to become a European Space Agency (ESA) program, Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier said July 22. By taking on the Vortex program, which Dassault outlined to start with a demonstrator and culminate with a crewed version, ESA...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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