A new generation of spaceplanes is taking advantage of the latest in technology

Summary

1. Spaceplanes can fly or glide in the Earth's atmosphere and land on runways.
2. Spaceplane ability to return crew and cargo from space is gaining interest. 
3. As launch costs decrease and space industry expansion increases demand, spaceplanes could become a viable alternative to space capsules. 

References

• Media Check: Conversation - Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)