The ambitious rise and fall of the XCOR Lynx rocket plane
Explore the history of XCOR Aerospace, a company that aimed to conquer space using experimental rocket engines and a vision for reusable, rocket-powered flight.
The video traces the trajectory of XCOR Aerospace, detailing their progression from developing rocket engines for small experimental aircraft to the development of the Lynx. While the company held grand ambitions of creating a rocket plane capable of reaching space, they ultimately faced financial collapse. The footage also touches upon the X Prize competition, noting that despite the allure of space travel, none of the competition winners have yet achieved the goal of reaching space.
