Hypersonic Collection

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Darek Siusta

Tupolev Tu-2000 concept aircraft. Model of the Tupolev Tu-2000 hypersonic aircraft, proposed by the Tupolev design bureau

Plasmatron for space research
Spaceflight research. View of a radio-frequency plasmatron (plasma generator) in a laboratory. The plasmatron is used to generate plasmas that simulate the conditions of very high-speed flight

X-43B aircraft. Computer artwork of NASAs X-43B or Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle (Hyper-X) in flight. The Hyper-X programme was started in 1996 to test the scramjet-powered jet engine

X-43C aircraft. Computer artwork of NASAs X-43C or Hypersonic Experimental Vehicle (Hyper-X) in flight. The Hyper-X programme was started in 1996 to test the scramjet-powered jet engine

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"Hypersonic Flight: Pushing the Boundaries of Speed and Innovation" In a thrilling display of cutting-edge technology, NASA's C-20A soars through the skies with Generation Orbit's hypersonic pod attached. The future is here as this flight test over Armstrong showcases the immense potential travel. As if straight out of a sci-fi movie, NASA's C-20A is chased by agency aircrafts, highlighting the excitement surrounding this groundbreaking experiment. With Generation Orbit's hypersonic testbed in tow they can on a mission to redefine what we know about speed. High above NASA Armstrong in Southern California, Generation Orbit takes us closer to realizing supersonic dreams. Their innovative approach promises to revolutionize air travel and open up new frontiers for exploration. Behind closed doors at Dryden control room, dedicated NASA engineers monitor every detail before launching the X-43A scramjet. This state-of-the-art technology represents years of meticulous planning and hard work. With its booster rocket tucked under its right wing, NASA unveils the awe-inspiring X-43A. This sleek marvel holds immense power within its compact frame – ready to push boundaries like never before. Avionics technicians Randy Wagner and Terry Bishop make final adjustments on the X-43A before it embarks on its historic journey. Their expertise ensures that every component is finely tuned for maximum performance. Leaving behind a bright arc in its wake, the Pegasus rocket propels NASA's X-43A scramjet towards almost Mach 10 test conditions – an incredible feat that pushes human ingenuity to new heights. Attached to B-52B mothership – once responsible for launching iconic research aircrafts in the 1960s – stands the diminutive yet powerful X-43A scramjet. Its size belies its capabilities as it prepares for another milestone moment in aviation history.