In aerodynamics, hypersonic speed refers to speeds much faster than the speed of sound, usually more than approximately Mach 5. [1][2] [3]

Hypersonic flight is generally defined as speeds at or beyond Mach 5. However, unlike what happens as the aircraft approaches Mach 1, there are no distinctive changes in the flow characteristics as an …

Apr 3, 2025 · NASA is working to enable routine, reusable, airbreathing hypersonic flight by conducting fundamental and applied research to enable a broad spectrum of hypersonic systems and missions.

Nov 13, 2025 · The fast and the curious: The breakthrough research bringing hypersonic flight closer to reality New Mach 6 turbulence research has validated a long-debated aerodynamic theory, offering …

We are developing game-changing hypersonic solutions to ensure our customers are always ready for what’s ahead. Traveling at Mach 5 (or a mile a second) and above is the new standard on the …

Sep 27, 2023 · Hypersonic speed is five times the speed of sound. Scientists measure speeds this fast with a Mach number, named for Austrian physicist Ernst Mach. Sound has a speed of Mach 1 and …

From boost-glide vehicles to scramjet-powered cruise missiles, this article explores the extreme physics of hypersonic flight, the advanced materials that make it possible, and the global arms race pushing …

Hypersonic flight involves traveling at speeds greater than Mach 5, revolutionizing air travel and defense with rapid, high-altitude capabilities.

4 days ago · North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent.

4 days ago · North Korea reported on the drill a day after its neighbors said they detected multiple ballistic missile launches and accused the North of carrying out provocations.