The “revolutionary” air-breathing engine could, in theory, lift an aircraft from a runway to more than 30km (18.6 miles) into the stratosphere and continuously accelerate it to 16 times the speed of sound.

At this velocity, even the longest intercontinental flights could take just one or two hours while consuming less fuel compared with conventional jet engines.

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    9 months ago

    You need to draw the line between a country’s government and some of its brightest minds. This is a scientific breakthrough, and should be celebrated as such. Period.