Shirtloads of Science
Shirtloads of Science
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
The Aussie Space Program - it's Hypersonic (82)
20 minutes Posted May 13, 2018 at 2:00 am.
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Hypersonic space injection is different. It's fast like a Kangaroo, Air breathing like a lungfish and reusable like a keepcup. UQ's Professor Michael Smart takes Dr Karl through an Australian development that could jumpstart the space program downunder. It has been part of a research program spanning 30 years and Hypersonics could be ready to fly in 5 years says Professor Michael - (with an injection of money).