hypersonic technology

Rocket Lab scores $190 million launch deal to test hypersonic tech for US military

By Josh Dinner Published 20 March 26

Rocket Lab has inked a $190 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for 20 launches of the company's suborbital HASTE rocket.

Rocket Lab launches hypersonic scramjet vehicle for the US military

By Mike Wall Published 25 February 26

Rocket Lab launched a scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicle for the U.S. military to suborbital space on Friday (Feb. 27).

Rocket Lab launches hypersonic test flight for US military (photo)

By Mike Wall Published 19 November 25

Rocket Lab launched its HASTE suborbital vehicle for the sixth time ever on Tuesday (Nov. 18), sending several test payloads up for the U.S. military.

US and UK militaries pick Rocket Lab's HASTE launcher to help test hypersonic tech

By Mike Wall Published 16 April 25

The militaries of the U.S. and the U.K. have selected Rocket Lab as a potential partner for their multibillion-dollar programs to develop hypersonic technology.

Rocket Lab selected to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for US military

By Julian Dossett Published 21 January 25

The new 5-year contract that focuses on hypersonic technology is worth $1.45 billion.

Boeing's Hypersonic Vision: A Sleek Passenger Plane That Can Hit Mach 5

By Tariq Malik Published 29 June 18

Boeing has dreams of a hypersonic passenger plane, and it looks like something straight out of science fiction.