I just noticed this:
https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/289 ... -milestone
This is just a test of the precooler, but it is a step towards a dual cycle jet/rocket motor that could reach orbit with a resonable mass fraction.
Yes, I know its British but they are doing the testing in America.
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