POLARIS Spaceplanes’ MIRA II and MIRA III spaceplanes already have recently delivered fiberglass composite structures. These new 5-meter-long vehicles offer significant improvements over the previous model, MIRAwith 30% more wing area and increased test capability. Both will be equipped with four turbines and an aerospike engine. aerospike engine linear LOX/kerosene aerospike engine.
Demonstration of the MIRA I aircraft. Source: POLARIS Spaceplanes
MIRA space plane ready for flight
The vehicles are intended to accelerate flight testsThe vehicles are intended to accelerate flight tests, as two units were built to have a backup aircraft in case of any eventuality. In the coming weeks, the company will assemble the aircraft and proceed with the integration of all systems. Flight tests are scheduled for September, and the company is eager to see how the new models perform in the air.
The German company Up2-Tecbased in Aachen, Germany, was commissioned to manufacture and deliver the composite structures, noted for their efficiency and reduced costs. This development marks one of the last steps before POLARIS launches its NOVA supersonic aircraft, scheduled for 2025, which will be the first prototype of a commercial product.
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