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Russia unveils new hypersonic-engined orbital launcher

Moscow, Russia - "After delivering the payload, the craft will be able to return to its airbase"

The Russian NPO Molniya space design bureau has revealed that it is developing an innovative programme: the bureau is trying to integrate the scram-jet (hypersonic engine) technology with orbital launchers. This kind of technology is currently under development and has been widely reported to aims to suborbital flights. Moscow reported the news that its own hypersonic technology is looking to real...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1144919
Rome, Italy, 08/30/2012 18:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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