Venus Aerospace successfully completed a short flight test of its rotating detonation rocket engine at Spaceport America, New Mexico, characterizing it as a historic event. This test is believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S., advancing a concept that has been academically explored for decades. The test flight, powered by a 2,000-pound thrust engine, lasted about thirty seconds without breaking the sound barrier. Rotating detonation engines could boost fuel efficiency in various applications, drawing interest from governments worldwide.
By proving this engine works beyond the lab, Venus brings the world closer to a future where hypersonic travel-traversing the globe in under two hours-becomes possible.
The company has only released limited information about the test. The small rocket, powered by the company's 2,000-pound thrust engine, launched from a rail in New Mexico.
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