Polaris Spaceplanes Completes MIRA-Light Prototype Spaceplane Flight Tests

Polaris Spaceplanes, a German aerospace company, has successfully completed a 15-flight test campaign of its MIRA-Light prototype spaceplane. The test-flights took place over the course of three days, between Aug. 22 and Sep. 8, and were meant to demonstrate the vehicle's aerodynamics and flight control systems in preparation for a larger prototype the company plans to equip with a linear aerospike rocket engine. MIRA-Light measures just 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) long, and flies using four...

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