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PFV01 Prototype Spaceplane Undergoes First Taxi Tests

Marks a Key Milestone in Development of the First Fully Reusable Spaceplane

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Tom Patton
Sep 27, 2024
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The first round of ground taxi tests of what could become the first fully reusable spaceplane have been completed by Radian Aerospace. These tests of the PFV01 prototype mark an important step forward in the company's test program as it progresses toward the development of the Radian One spaceplane.

"Validating our aerodynamic analysis allows us to bette…

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