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REACTION ENGINES TEST PROGRAMME FULLY VALIDATES PRECOOLER AT HYPERSONIC HEAT CONDITIONS

Reaction Engines has successfully tested its innovative precooler at airflow temperature conditions representing Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, marking a significant milestone in the development of its SABRE™ engine and paving the way for a revolution in hypersonic flight and space access.

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Reaction Engines wins prestigious Institute of Physics Award

Reaction Engines is recognised by the Institute of Physics, winning a Business Innovation award at the institute's annual Business Awards in Westminster.

18.10.19
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Reaction Engines to support research into UK spaceport feasibility

Reaction Engines launches feasibility study with Machrihanish Airbase Community Company as part of UK government funded research into UK Spaceport sites

26.09.19
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Reaction Engines participating in UK MOD - funded research programme to develop hypersonic propulsion systems

The Ministry of Defence intends to place a £10M contract to develop hypersonic propulsion systems for increased aircraft performance and capability.

17.07.19
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Reaction Engines announces European collaboration to investigate the impact of air-breathing propulsion systems on future space launch architectures

Reaction Engines is delighted to announce a collaboration with the French Space Agency, the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) and the UK Space Agency to work together on a joint study to investigate the impact of air-breathing propulsion systems on future space launch architectures.

27.06.19
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Reaction Engines identified in London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2019 report

The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning every country and region across the UK.

26.06.19
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Reaction Engines and Air Liquide sign agreement for liquid hydrogen and gaseous supply system at SABRE test facility

Reaction Engines and Air Liquide have signed an agreement at the Paris Air Show for the system to supply gases and liquids to the Reaction Engines’ Westcott test facility. The test facility at Westcott, Buckinghamshire, will be a national asset bringing unique capability to support Hydrogen test requirements in the UK.

19.06.19
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Phillip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Reaction Engines

Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, recently visited Reaction Engines’ Culham headquarters where he was briefed on recent milestones in its SABRE development programme and saw how the company’s proprietary technology has the potential to revolutionise thermal management across multiple applications.

21.05.19
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National Composites Centre Announces New Innovation Partnership with Reaction Engines Ltd

The NCC will be working with Reaction Engines Ltd, pioneers in hypersonic propulsion technology for reusable launch vehicles, to accelerate their ceramic matrix composites research.

17.04.19
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