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February 5, 2008 1:34 PM PST

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Reaction Engines, formed in 1989, also is in the proof-of-concept stage for a reusable space plane called Skylon. The unpiloted aerospace vehicle, which would carry about 12 tons of cargo, is only about 10 years out, the company says.

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Caption by Jonathan Skillings

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