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Expert Q&A: Why a Hypersonic Vehicle Flight Test Ban Is Not a Good Idea

Journal Article · · The National Interest
OSTI ID:1830509
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Hypersonic Vehicle (HV) development has been pursued since the late 1950s. These vehicles could significantly cut the cost of accessing space, lessen flight time anywhere on the planet to two to three hours, and be used as weapons that would be extremely difficult to intercept. Although considerable progress has been made, hypersonic flight remains in the development and testing phase.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1830509
Report Number(s):
SAND--2019-14263J; 682771
Journal Information:
The National Interest, Journal Name: The National Interest
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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