US Military-Backed Hypersonic Vehicle to Hit Mach 5+ in Test with New Rocket Engine U.S.-based aerospace company Ursa Major has been awarded a $32.9 million contract to upgrade the propulsion system of a hypersonic vehicle backed by the U.S. military. This significant development marks a crucial step forward in the pursuit of cutting-edge technology that […]
Quasicrystals are not flukes: Here’s solid proof they’re real and stable
Quasicrystals are not flukes: Here’s solid proof they’re real and stable In normal crystals like salt or diamond, atoms are arranged in patterns that repeat over and over again, forming a predictable and symmetrical structure. However, quasicrystals break this conventional mold. These exotic materials have puzzled scientists since their discovery in the 1980s due to […]
GEK1500: US firms develop tiny jet engine to power reusable unmanned combat aircraft
GEK1500: US Firms Develop Tiny Jet Engine to Power Reusable Unmanned Combat Aircraft World-leading jet and turboprop engine manufacturer GE Aerospace has teamed up with defense technology company US Defense Innovations to create a groundbreaking tiny jet engine, the GEK1500. This innovative engine is set to power a new generation of reusable unmanned combat aircraft, […]
GE Aerospace expands US hypersonic test facility for Mach 5+ speeding weapons, drones
GE Aerospace Expands US Hypersonic Test Facility for Mach 5+ Speeding Weapons, Drones GE Aerospace has announced it will expand its hypersonic testing infrastructure in the US. The move comes in response to the increasing demand for advanced testing facilities to support the development of hypersonic technologies, particularly in the defense sector. With hypersonic weapons […]
Canada’s eVTOL firm makes history, becomes first to achieve full wing transition
Canada’s eVTOL Firm Makes History, Becomes First to Achieve Full Wing Transition Canada-based aerospace engineering company Horizon Aircraft has hit a significant milestone by becoming the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm in the world to achieve full wing transition. This accomplishment marks a monumental moment not only for the company but also […]
US Army students’ hypersonic rocket smashes altitude record with 93-mile flight
US Army Students’ Hypersonic Rocket Smashes Altitude Record with 93-Mile Flight A team of eight cadets from the US Military Academy’s Space Engineering and Applied Research Center recently made headlines by achieving a groundbreaking milestone in hypersonic technology. Their hypersonic rocket soared to an astonishing altitude of 93 miles, shattering previous records and solidifying their […]
US firm tests new hypersonic rocket engine system design for peak performance
US Firm Tests New Hypersonic Rocket Engine System Design for Peak Performance A Houston-based aerospace firm has successfully outfitted its record-setting hypersonic engine system with NASA-supported technology. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the realm of aerospace engineering and places the firm at the forefront of innovation in the field. The integration of NASA-supported […]