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| 2017 |
SOAR
Swiss Space Systems planned the first test launch of the SOAR spaceplane, which was ultimately never realized due to the company's bankruptcy.
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| 2016 |
SOAR
The company planned to begin drop testing of a scaled-down boilerplate spacecraft, which would autonomously land on a runway.
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| November 2016 |
SOAR
Two criminal cases for fraud were opened in UAE against Amin Forati.
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| September 2016 |
SOAR
Amin Forati fled Dubai.
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| March 2016 |
SOAR
Amin Forati opened a bank guarantee of US$30 million in favour of S3 through D&B Groups, though this was insufficient to prevent the company's bankruptcy.
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| 2015 |
SOAR
Swiss Space Systems announced a partnership with D&B Group to create S3 Middle East subsidiary, aiming to pursue SOAR launch certification in the United Arab Emirates.
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| 2015 |
SOAR
Swiss Space Systems announced plans to begin test flights of the SOAR spaceplane in 2016.
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| 2014 |
SOAR
S3 USA Operations Inc subsidiary was formed, with plans to use the retired Space Shuttle landing site at Kennedy Space Center for SOAR operations.
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| September 2014 |
SOAR
Test firings of the SOAR spaceplane's engine were planned to begin in late 2015.
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| 2013 |
SOAR
Swiss Space Systems declared intentions to upgrade SOAR spaceplane for human spaceflight and announced a partnership with Thales Alenia Space to design a pressurized compartment for occupants.
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| 2013 |
SOAR
Swiss Space Systems partnered with Bauman Moscow State Technical University to facilitate academic exchange between Russia and Switzerland for the SOAR spaceplane project.
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