SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 30, 2025Interesting Engineering

Ex-SpaceX team building faster, cheaper hypersonic missiles for US gets funding

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Castelion, a startup led by ex-SpaceX executives, secured $100 million to create affordable, mass-produced hypersonic missiles as a non-nuclear deterrent for the U.S. and allies, aiming to outperform traditional defense contractors in volume and cost.

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