Reaction Engines

Reaction Engines
Description: Reaction Engines was a British aerospace manufacturer known for developing the Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE), a revolutionary propulsion system designed to enable hypersonic flight and single-stage-to-orbit capabilities. The company also operated in the USA under the name Reaction Engines Inc.
Vision:
To enable seamless travel from Earth's surface to orbit and facilitate hypersonic transportation, making space more accessible and transforming global travel.
Mission:
To revolutionize space access and high-speed flight through the development of innovative propulsion technologies.
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Funding:
  • Venture Round : Jan 11, 2023 , £40 million
  • Series B Funding: Apr 11, 2018 , £37.3 million
  • Venture Round : Nov 2, 2015 , £20.6 million
  • Grant : Jul 12, 2012, £60 million
Total Funding: $: US Dollar210 million
Key Milestones:
  • 2015: Secured a £60 million investment from BAE Systems to advance the development of the SABRE engine.
  • 2019: Successfully tested the pre-cooler technology at airflow temperatures replicating Mach 5 conditions, demonstrating the feasibility of the SABRE engine's core components.
  • 2024: Entered administration on October 31, ceasing operations and laying off the majority of staff due to financial challenges.
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  • SABRE Engine: A hybrid air-breathing rocket engine capable of propelling vehicles at speeds exceeding Mach 5 within the atmosphere and transitioning to rocket mode for space access. The engine's unique pre-cooler technology allows it to manage extremely high temperatures, enabling sustained high-speed flight.
  • Pre-Cooler Technology: Advanced heat exchanger systems designed to rapidly cool incoming air from over 1,000°C to ambient temperatures in fractions of a second, a critical component of the SABRE engine's functionality.
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