Are Skylon Spaceplane and SABRE the Future of Human Space Travel?

This video is an in-depth overview of the Skylon Spaceplane concept by Reaction Engines Limited. We learn how its hypersonic propulsion system, SABRE, transforms between two different engine modes to speed up the spaceplane to Mach 25 and to 80 kilometers altitude. Then, we look at the design of the spaceplane, including payload, control systems, and materials. By comparing Skylon to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 reusable rocket, we can see how it compares to competition in terms of cost and feasibility. Skylon can theoretically carry 30 passengers to Low Earth Orbit, could this expand space travel in the near future?

Source of Figures and Additional Reading: Borg K and Matula E, “The SKYLON Spaceplane”, May 2015. https://www.colorado.edu/faculty/kantha/sites/default/files/attached-files/70494-96876_-_kyle_borg_-_may_8_2015_853_am_-_borg_matula_skylon_report.pdf

“Skylon Spaceplane: United Kingdom’s Reusable Rocket” by Hazegrayart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOqInOe5g8k

“Virgin Galactic in Space For The First Time” by Virgin Galactic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8T9mVkGh3s

“Onboard Camera View: Launch and Separation of Sentinel-1A” by European Space Agency, ESA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHWDNrrfhnI

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