New Mexico Space News
New Mexico Space News
May 14, 2025: Houston-based startup Venus Aerospace has completed the first-ever test flight of a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) in the United States. The launch took place on Wednesday (May 14) from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The Venus RDRE uses a compact, high-efficiency design the company hopes can eventually power aircraft up to Mach 6 — six times the speed of sound — starting from conventional runways.
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May 14, 2025: Houston-based startup Venus Aerospace has completed the first-ever test flight of a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) in the United States. The launch took place on Wednesday (May 14) from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The Venus RDRE uses a compact, high-efficiency design the company hopes can eventually power aircraft up to Mach 6 - six times the speed of sound - starting from conventional runways.
The Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space at Spaceport America.
Photo by Loretta Hall
Photo by Loretta Hall
UP Aerospace launch
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Spaceport America
Photo by Loretta Hall
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Spaceport America
Photo by Loretta Hall
Unless otherwise credited, all material on this site is ©Loretta Hall 2010-2025.
