Having completed a short and flawless return from space, the Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV), Europe’s atmospheric reentry demonstrator, is now on its way to Europe for detailed analysis of its flight experience. The successful mission opens a new door for Europe in future space transportation.
More about IXV:
http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Launchers/IXV
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This video was broadcast on ESA TV:
http://www.esa.int/esatv/Transmissions/2015/03/IXV_completes_flawless_mission