Back in 2021, we heard how the Mk-II Aurora suborbital spaceplane had made its first test flights … but it was using surrogate jet engines. Now, however, the vehicle has made its first flights using ...

Just over two weeks on from opening preorders for its Aurora spaceplane, New Zealand-based Dawn Aerospace has secured its first customer. The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) will ...

New Zealand-based Dawn Aerospace is now accepting preorders for its Aurora spaceplane, a sub-orbital, reusable craft which can carry 22lb payloads to altitudes up to just over 60 miles. That's not a ...

Aurora in flight September 2024 during Flight 55 of Dawn’s test campaigns — completing two rocket-powered missions in a single day, a milestone in high-frequency spaceplane operations. First ...

Dawn Aerospace shares its recent milestone for its proprietary rocket-powered spaceplane, the Mk II Aurora, which recently conducted its first flight with the powerful engines. This is the first ...

A new U.S. competition lets teams fly payloads on a reusable spaceplane, offering rapid access to microgravity and changing ...

Dawn Aerospace has successfully completed five test flights of its uncrewed Mk-II Aurora suborbital spaceplane in the skies over Glentanner Aerodrome on New Zealand’s South Island. The flights were ...

Dawn Aerospace's announcement to base its new Aurora Mark 2 suborbital spaceplane at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat has been met with enthusiasm from local leaders. The spaceplane, ...