DARPA picks Boeing for XS-1 Experimental Spaceplane program

DARPA has selected The Boeing Company to complete advanced design work for the Agency’s Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1) program, which aims to build and fly the first of an entirely new class of hypersonic aircraft that would bolster national security by providing short-notice, low-cost access to space, the DARPA said on May 24. Read more
data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s3odjo4CRN3ouwIKxpCqpiPKP8b-9Br01FQfO2Ue4e3hx1lz4ZeYY-BWaNy6dwOu_cjceccVjT=s0-d" width="400"> Phantom Express is envisioned as a highly autonomous experimental spaceplane, shown preparing to launch its expendable second stage on the top of the vehicle in this artist’s concept
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