Did Kratos test a hypersonic test vehicle?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Kratos) has announced the successful test flight of its Erinyes hypersonic test vehicle. Developed by the company’s Space & Missile Defense Systems Business Unit, the test was completed on June 12, 2024, according to the announcement. The test vehicle reached Mach 5 in its first test flight.

Did Kratos launch a hypersonic test bed?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.’s Space & Missile Defense Systems Business Unit has supported in the successful launch and flight of the Kratos Erinyes™ Hypersonic Test Bed. The launch occurred on June 12, 2024, from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) in Virginia.

Is Kratos launching a second hypersonic flight?

Kratos has served the U.S. hypersonic community for decades through novel system and vehicle flight testing,” he explained. Going forward, the company is now eyeing its second flight for MDA, which is slated for later this year. Stay up-to-date on engineering, tech, space, and science news with The Blueprint.