Hermeus, a Georgia-based aerospace startup, wanted to develop a groundbreaking Mach 5 commercial aircraft, and they already scored partnerships with none other than NASA and the U.S. Air Force (USAF). The USAF has signed a $60 million contract with Hermeus to develop and test the company’s first Quarterhorse unmanned hypersonic aircraft and propulsion systems.
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