Rockets are becoming old-fashioned, China building hypersonic railgun

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on March 21, 2024
China plans to employ the electromagnetic railgun to catapult spacecraft equivalent in size to a Boeing 737, with a mass of 50 tonnes, directly into space. China's ambitious project involves the utilization of a massive electromagnetic track designed to accelerate a hypersonic vehicle to Mach 1.6, enabling the craft to separate,...

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Published on March 19, 2024 -  02:20
Chinaโ€™s Railgun & U.S. Talon-1 Vehicle Compete for Hypersonic Space Launches | Oneindia News
Discover the latest developments in the hypersonic space race as China unveils plans for a giant railgun while the US introduces the Talon-1 hypersonic vehicle. Explore how these innovations are shaping low-cost satellite launch capabilities and driving competition between global superpowers. Stay informed on the future of space technology and strategic advancements. #China #ChinaRailgun #ChinaSpaceMission #HypersonicSpaceRace #Talon1Vehicle #HypersonicSpaceLaunch #ChinavsUS #Oneindia ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.194~

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