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Radian, the startup building a SSTO space plane that launches off of rails is still kicking around

https://x.com/radianspace/status/1750203372144034169?s=46&t=ySaWSLoZU6lwZ7u03-FcBQ

> Radian recently teamed up with @NASAglenn's Aerospace Polymeric Materials Branch toformulate, synthesize, and test various #aerogel options to identify the ideal thermal protection system (TPS)and insulation materialfor future Radian One missions. (1/3)

> After rigorous assessment, we've chosen acustomized aerogel formulationwith remarkable insulative properties, hydrophobicity, and flexibility to conform to our complex geometry. (2/3)

> Next up is our trial by fire, as we put the integrated TPS and insulation system to the torch test to gather initialheat of reentryperformance data. Stay tuned! (3/3)