US tests world’s first hypersonic jet engine that hits Mach 6 straight from runways
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Venus Aerospace successfully conducted the first U.S. flight test of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE), marking a significant advancement in hypersonic technology. This breakthrough could enable vehicles to travel at 4-6 times the speed of sound from conventional runways. The test at Spaceport America demonstrated the RDRE's efficiency and thrust under real flight conditions, potentially revolutionizing high-speed travel and defense capabilities.
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