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Second Test of X-43A Scramjet Tomorrow

Posted by michael on from the once-the-rockets-go-up-who-cares-where-they-come-down dept.

pinkUZI writes "NASA says its new Hyper-X, a jet capable of flying some 5,000mph - seven times the speed of sound - will be ready to take a test cruise across the Pacific this Saturday. This is actually NASA's second attempt; the first, in 2001, failed when stabilizing fins flew off the plane's booster rocket and controllers ordered the craft destroyed. CNN has the story." NASA's mission web page has more information, photos, etc.

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  1. scramjet? by SoTuA · · Score: 5, Funny
    I thought it was an HP printer...

    Da-dum-ching!

    1. Re:scramjet? by The_Mr_Flibble · · Score: 5, Funny

      However Hp are seeking legal representation regarding trademark infringment. A spokesman for hp said "We wouldn't want our customers getting the two technologies confused and trying to fly on one of our printers".

  2. Ok, so Jet Propulsion Lab. does space.... by Zaiff+Urgulbunger · · Score: 5, Funny

    Slight off-topic, but why do I have to go to Jet Propulsion Laboratory to find out about the Mars rovers, and then I have to go to National Aeronautics and Space Administration to find out about fancy new jet engines?!

    Is it a cunning plan to out-fox those secret stealing ruskies?

  3. Obligatory Spaceballs comment by MalaclypseTheYounger · · Score: 5, Funny
    "Prepare ship for Ludicrous Speed! Fasten all seatbelts, seal all entrances and exits, close all shops in the mall, cancel the three ring circus, secure all animals in the zoo!"

    What have I DONE!?!?! MY BRAINS ARE GOING INTO MY FEEEET!!!

    --
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  4. Re:still need ... by skinny.net · · Score: 5, Funny

    They don't need the B-52! Because of the power of the X-43a, it is taking off with a B-52 on its back just to show off!

    Please don't mod this informative.