USAF and DARPA test hypersonic weapon systems in air and on the ground

In a double-shot of hypersonics news out of the US, the US Air Force has conducted an air-launched flight test of its AGM-183A hypersonic missile, while DARPA has successfully test fired a prototype of its Operational Fires (OpFires) system developed t… Continue reading USAF and DARPA test hypersonic weapon systems in air and on the ground

Virgin Galactic to up launch rate with two more WhiteKnightTwo motherships

It appears Virgin Galactic is looking to ramp up its commercial space services, placing orders for two more WhiteKnightTwo motherships from Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Services to support the air launch of Virgin’s SpaceShipTwo spaceplane.Continue … Continue reading Virgin Galactic to up launch rate with two more WhiteKnightTwo motherships

Stratospheric balloon to lift telescope with giant mirror over Antarctica

When NASA’s high-altitude balloon lifts off from Antarctica in December 2023 at the start of its up to four-week voyage over the South Pole, it will carry the Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimet… Continue reading Stratospheric balloon to lift telescope with giant mirror over Antarctica

Gulfstream G800 ultra-long-range business jet makes maiden flight

If you’re in the market for a private jet with a longer range, Gulfstream could have just the jet for you. It’s new ultra-long-range G800 completed its first flight on Wednesday in the skies over the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgi… Continue reading Gulfstream G800 ultra-long-range business jet makes maiden flight