High-Speed Air Vehicles Designed for Rapid Global Reach
Posted on: Jan. 31st, 2006 - www.defencetalk.com![Jan. 31st, 2006 - High-Speed Air Vehicles Designed for Rapid Global Reach](../../SPACE/falcon/spaceplane.jpg)
Such technology is in development by scientists and engineers with the Falcon hypersonic technology vehicle, or HTV, program.
Started in 2003, the joint Air Force and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency endeavor consists of two objectives: to develop hypersonic technology for a glided or powered system and advance small, low-cost and responsive launch vehicles.
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