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NASA Tests X-43A

Posted by michael on from the need-for-speed dept.

An anonymous reader writes "NASA TV has live coverage of the launch of the X-43A scram jet flight. Hopes are that the unmanned vehicle will reach speeds in excess of mach 7-10. The last flight a few years ago failed." Stephen Watts sends this link for X-43A background information.

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  1. all done by izibo · · Score: 0, Redundant

    well, its in the ocean now :)

  2. Re:Speed doesn't matter by Comatose51 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Until they develop faster than light travel and time traveling, there is no escape from the Slashdotting!

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