The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Hypersonic Aeronautics Meets Space Exploration

European Engineers Dream of a Future Fast-Track Return Ticket to Space

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Tom Patton
Jun 26, 2024
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The momentum is growing for a new generation of aircraft flying faster than the speed of sound and passengers dashing from Brussels to Sydney in just three hours. However, we are still years away from civilians traveling routinely again at the speed of sound. An incipient air travel revolution aims to reduce both time travel and fuel consumption.

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