Space Planes Could Be Powered By Ground-Based Microwaves | Animation

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 09:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Escape Dynamics of Colorado is developing remotely powered thrust systems for trans-atmospheric spacecraft. Offloading the mass of fuel and large engines could empower “single-stage-to-orbit" reusable vehicles.

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