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Varda Space Tests Mach 25 Capsule with Air Force

3/20/2025

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Varda Space Industries is pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology by collaborating with the U.S. Air Force to test its W-3 capsule, designed to reenter Earth's atmosphere at a staggering Mach 25. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to revolutionize hypersonic vehicles, improving guidance systems and thermal protection for both military and commercial space missions.

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Varda Space Industries is pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology by collaborating with the U.S. Air Force to test its W-3 capsule, designed to reenter Earth's atmosphere at a staggering Mach 25. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to revolutionize hypersonic vehicles, improving guidance systems and thermal protection for both military and commercial space missions.