Blackbird wasn’t just fast—it redefined what speed meant. Flying at over Mach 3, it could outrun missiles, climb higher than ...

Abstract: In planetary explorations, missions that employ flybys operate in strongly variable environments. The rapid change in altitude of a flyby orbit increases the difficulties in determining the ...

Inside Hermeus Corporation’s test facilities, engineers are developing the Quarterhorse, an experimental aircraft powered by a next-generation hybrid engine. Designed for extreme speed and performance ...