Mach 5+ speed: Germany plans hypersonic craft to counter China, shake army, space tech
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Germany is developing a reusable hypersonic research spacecraft for defense, scientific research, and satellite launches. POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH aims to create a prototype by 2028 that can carry 2,205 lbs of cargo into orbit per flight, potentially providing real-time intelligence while being immune to anti-satellite weapons.
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