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Mk-II Aurora Flies Twice Within 8 Hours

Dawn Aerospace Rocket-Powered Aircraft Demonstrates Rapid Reusability

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Tom Patton
Oct 07, 2024
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The Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft developed by Dawn Aerospace has demonstrated same-day reusability with two flights within 8 hours late last week.

“This milestone shows that our fundamental concept will unlock never before seen performance and hypersonic flight in a platform suitable for everyday operations."
Stefan Powell, Dawn Aerospace

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