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NASA’s X-43A flew at Mach 9.6 and 110,000 feet: No air-breathing aircraft has gone faster in the 22 years since that flight

NASA’s X-43A scramjet aircraft hit Mach 9.64 at 110,000 feet in November 2004—and that record for an air-breathing aircraft ...
Scientific American

Watch NASA test its new X-59 jet designed to go faster than the speed of sound

NASA wants to make supersonic travel quieter. On Thursday the agency released new footage of its X-59 jet, a ...
Space.com

US Space Force wants space-based missile interceptors for Golden Dome ready by 2028

Golden Dome draws some inspiration from Israel's Iron Dome, a missile defense system that can intercept rockets and artillery ...

Why the US Is Playing Catch-Up on Hypersonic Weapons

Hypersonic weapons are so fast, their speed can change the surrounding air molecules. They can carry a nuclear warhead, fly ...
Los Angeles Times

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Trump administration is asking Congress to cut NASA funding by 23%. The plan drew bipartisan criticism from ...
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NASA X-59 'son of Concorde' completes key wheels-up test flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft has completed its first “wheels-up” flight, marking a key milestone in its test programme. The experimental jet flew for around 90 minutes after taking ...
Wired

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The White House has announced that NASA will work with the Departments of Defense and Energy to put nuclear reactors in orbit and on the surface of the moon. Having demonstrated that it has the ...
securities

X-59 QueSST: The Silent Return of Supersonic Travel

Since the Wright brothers’ first flight in 1903, aeroplanes have become an important transportation method for both people and goods. However, it could be said that in terms of speed, the field has ...
New York Post

NASA’s moon mission got the LEGO treatment with the Artemis II rocket set

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Artemis II mission may be coming to an end ...
New York Post

Another mysterious NASA death as ninth scientist linked to secret programs dies

A NASA scientist mysteriously died without any cause of death listed or autopsy — sparking questions about whether he was part of a pattern of deaths tied to the US space and nuclear program. Michael ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Supersonic Fighter Jet Startup Becomes Unicorn With New Funding

Hypersonic plane startup Hermeus Corp. raised $350 million in a funding round to scale up its efforts to build the fastest uncrewed aircraft ever for the US Department of Defense. The Atlanta-based ...
The Hill

NASA administrator defends Trump’s proposed budget cuts

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Sunday backed the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts to his agency, as the Artemis II mission continues. “Yes, of course I do,” Isaacman said on CNN’s ...