Dassault has been talking to ESA about Vortex for several years but first had to overcome hesitation at the French government ...

Dassault Aviation and the French government signed on Friday an agreement whereby France's armed forces ministry would support the development of Dassault Aviation's VORTEX spaceplane demonstrator.

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The FAA is investigating after a small plane crashed into a shed near Conway. Horry County Fire Rescue responded just before 7 a.m. to West Brownway Circle off Cates Bay ...

That hasn't been proved yet, as Vortex is an unflown engine type. The recent engine test is just one milestone for SNC to pass before that changes. Gallery: Meet Dream Chaser, a Private Space Plane ...

During phase 1, Dassault plans to build a one-third scale spacecraft which will be used to test the configuration of the VORTEX, especially during the re-entry process, but also flight controls.

Landing gear from a plane damaged a shed at the Billings Rod and Gun Club late Sunday, said club caretaker Wendy Ard. No one was injured. The shed houses items such as backer boards, silhouettes ...