In aerodynamics, hypersonic speed refers to speeds much faster than the speed of sound, usually more than approximately Mach 5. [1][2]

1 day ago · Hypersonic weapons are in the spotlight. Here’s how they work, why they matter, and what current programs in Russia, China, India, and the US reveal about the technology and its limits.

Apr 3, 2025 · The Hypersonic Technology (HT) Project organizes its work into distinct research topic areas. HT explores four key topics in hypersonics: system-level design, analysis, and validation; …

Jul 22, 2025 · The United States has actively pursued hypersonic weapons — maneuvering systems that can travel at speeds of Mach 5 and greater — since the early 2000s.

6 days ago · Hypersonic flight is no longer science fiction. In recent years, interest in aircraft capable of exceeding Mach 5 has surged, driven by strategic competition, defense challenges, and NASA’s …

Sep 27, 2023 · Hypersonic speed is five times the speed of sound. Scientists measure speeds this fast with a Mach number, named for Austrian physicist Ernst Mach. Sound has a speed of Mach 1 and …

Nov 19, 2025 · Stratolaunch previously announced it received $24.7 million from the Missile Defense Agency for a hypersonic flight test targeted for late 2025.

Nov 24, 2025 · How world’s first hydrogen-fueled hypersonic jet could fly 12 times the speed of sound More than 25 years after the Blackbird’s retirement, the US IS pushing toward a new hypersonic …

Jul 18, 2025 · Hypersonic refers to any object traveling faster than Mach 5, or around 3,800 mph. This is much faster than typical commercial planes, which cruise at about Mach 0.85. At these speeds, air …

We are developing game-changing hypersonic solutions to ensure our customers are always ready for what’s ahead. Traveling at Mach 5 (or a mile a second) and above is the new standard on the …