Space Engine Systems to test ramjet in Florida for its spaceplane

The Hypersonic Propulsion team of Space Engine Systems (SES), Canada at Kennedy Space Centre, Florida preparing all systems for hypersonic testing. Credit: Space Engine Systems.

Edmonton based Space Engine Systems is preparing to test a small model ramjet on an F-104 Starfighter based at Kennedy Space Center as a next step towards its goal of developing a spaceplane.

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Boucher is an entrepreneur, writer, editor & publisher. He is the founder of SpaceQ Media Inc. and Executive Vice President, Content of SpaceNews. Boucher has 25+ years working in various roles in the space industry and a total of 30 years as a technology entrepreneur including creating Maple Square, Canada's first internet directory and search engine.