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Rocket Lab Lands Defense Department Contract to Launch 3D-Printed Drone at Hypersonic Speeds

Posted on November 13, 2023 By Haley Bennett

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has just announced a new launch services agreement with the US Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit for the groundbreaking Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) mission. This mission will feature the deployment of the Hypersonix DART AE, a scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicle capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 7. The launch is scheduled to take place at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, with the payload developed by the Australian company Hypersonix.

This mission, named HyCat, aims to demonstrate the ‘direct inject’ capability of HASTE by deploying the Hypersonix payload during ascent within Earth’s atmosphere. This launch will mark the seventh mission to be added this year to Rocket Lab’s suborbital launch manifest.

The HASTE mission showcases Rocket Lab’s commitment to advancing aerospace technology and redefining hypersonic payload deployment. This achievement is a testament to Rocket Lab’s reputation as an innovative leader in the space industry since its establishment in 2006. The company’s Electron rocket, which is the world’s most frequently launched commercial small launch vehicle, introduces a game-changing element to the HASTE mission, making it both faster and more cost-effective.

Operated by Rocket Lab National Security (RLNS), a wholly-owned subsidiary, the HASTE mission demonstrates Rocket Lab’s dedication to meeting the unique requirements of the US defense and intelligence community. Selected as a program partner for the HyCat project, RLNS collaborates with Hypersonix, showcasing Rocket Lab’s expertise in accelerating hypersonic technologies and meeting the stringent demands of defense and intelligence sectors.

This latest development further solidifies Rocket Lab’s position as a pioneering force in the field of space exploration. With its continued ingenuity and commitment to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology, Rocket Lab is shaping the future of space exploration and making it more accessible and cost-efficient.

Haley Bennett

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Health Tags:Aerospace Technology, Defense Department, DIU, HASTE mission, hypersonic launch, Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, Rocket Lab, Rocket Lab Launch Complex, scramjet-powered vehicle, space exploration, Virginia Spaceport, Wallops Island

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