Seattle-based Radian Aerospace, a company aiming to develop a reusable orbital space plane, announced on 25 September that it had successfully completed its first flight tests. These initial trials, referred to as “short hops,” were conducted at an undisclosed airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The tests involved the prototype PFV01, which was designed to evaluate the aerodynamics of the Radian One space shuttle.
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Aug
Aug
In a bold stride toward making space travel more accessible, Virgin Galactic has unveiled its ambitious plan to increase the frequency of its spaceflights with the introduction of the new Delta-class spacecraft. While the VSS Unity could accommodate flights roughly once a month, these cutting-edge shuttles are designed to operate multiple times a week, paving the way for a global network of spaceports that will transform commercial space travel.
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Jul
Jul
China’s push for hypersonic advancement reaches a new peak with the unveiling of the JF-22, an impressive hypersonic wind tunnel. The mere existence of this colossal structure underscores China’s anticipation of a future dominated by hypersonic devices, poised for both civil and military applications.
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Jul
Jul
High-speed drone technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and with it, Velontra, a cutting-edge US start-up, is propelling the industry into a new era of hyper-efficiency. At the heart of this revolution lies their groundbreaking development: a compact, hypersonic torpedo jet engine. Boasting a streamlined design and impressive specifications, this engine promises to redefine aerial travel, reaching blistering speeds exceeding 5,000 km/h.