Mach 25 speed: Former SpaceX engineer’s firm to test US Air Force’s hypersonic tech
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Varda Space Industries launched its third orbital capsule, W-3, carrying hypersonic technology for the U.S. The capsule will reenter Earth's atmosphere at speeds over Mach 25, testing a specialized Air Force-developed Inertial Measurement Unit designed for extreme speeds. This mission advances hypersonic and reentry technologies while demonstrating Varda's goal of making in-space testing and manufacturing routine.
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