HASTE
A suborbital version of Electron that flies hypersonic test payloads for the U.S. government and allied nations, so they can test at real speeds without a full orbital launch.
Why it matters
Hypersonic and other suborbital technologies need real flight tests. A launcher derived from a rocket that already flies often gives developers another way to get them.
How the technology works
HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) is a suborbital testbed derived from Electron. It flies a suborbital path and carries test payloads for hypersonic and suborbital technology development, using the same launch facilities that support Electron.
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