VIDEO | ESA Euronews: Splashdown – the re-entry test by SpaceNews Editor — August 28, 2013 Europe is trying to develop independent vehicle re-entry technology via the IXV, or Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle. The video follows some of the design team as the IXV completes a drop test off the coast of Sardinia. Credit: ESA Civil ESAMissions Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.