Navy successfully tests second stage motor on hypersonic rocket

By Audrey Decker / August 26, 2021 at 2:26 PM
The Navy successfully tested a new motor for a hypersonic missile that will be fielded by both the Navy and Army. The Navy conducted the live-fire test of the Second Stage Solid Rocket Motor on Wednesday as part of the development of its Conventional Prompt Strike offensive hypersonic capability and the Army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, according to the Navy’s press release. “Data from these tests are invaluable to advancing hypersonic technology and advances 21st century weapon systems for the...

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