In aerodynamics, hypersonic speed refers to speeds much faster than the speed of sound, usually more than approximately Mach 5. [1][2][3]

Feb 6, 2026 · NASA is working to enable routine, reusable, airbreathing hypersonic flight by conducting fundamental and applied research to enable a broad spectrum of hypersonic …

Hypersonic flight is generally defined as speeds at or beyond Mach 5. From an engineering perspective, hypersonics is best understood as a multidisciplinary regime in which fluid …

Sep 8, 2025 · There are two main types of hypersonic weaponry: (1) hypersonic cruise missiles (HCMs) and (2) hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs). Both systems are designed to impact …

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 …

3 days ago · Hypersonic test flight for Hypersonix is planned from Virginia site with Rocket Lab.

3 days ago · The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office has awarded six contracts to advance next-generation hypersonic technologies capable of traveling faster than Mach 5.

6 days ago · Hypersonica's first hypersonic test flight in Norway pushed its missile prototype to more than Mach 6 and a range of more than 300 kilometers, the company said. (Hypersonica) …

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 …

Nov 14, 2025 · Hypersonic flight could one day make long-haul travel as quick as a short movie. Researchers are testing how turbulence behaves at extreme speeds, a critical hurdle for …