Australian startup develops hypersonic hydrogen scramjet demonstrators
Hypersonix Launch Systems is advancing uncrewed hypersonic vehicles powered by hydrogen-fueled Spartan scramjet engines, with partnerships including NASA and allied militaries, while eyeing future commercial passenger applications.
Hypersonix Launch Systems, an Australian start-up, is developing a family of uncrewed hypersonic vehicles powered by its hydrogen-fueled Spartan scramjet engines. The current portfolio includes the DART, VISR, and Delta Velos demonstrator aircraft.
According to the source, the company is working with allied militaries and NASA on these uncrewed vehicles. Hypersonix also aims to eventually bring hypersonic travel to commercial passenger aviation, though that remains a longer-term goal.
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