Venus Aerospace, a pioneering aerospace company based in Houston, Texas, formally expressed its appreciation to the House and Senate Committees for their dedicated efforts in crafting the FAA Reauthorization legislation.
This legislation, renewed approximately every five years, serves as the blueprint for public policy governing the U.S. aviation and aerospace industries.
Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby, CEO and co-founder of Venus Aerospace, emphasized that the Congress’ recognition of the importance of hypersonic aviation will help the United States maintain its longstanding leadership in the field.
Furthermore, Venus Aerospace wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10) for his strong bipartisan leadership in the field of hypersonic aviation. Alongside Congresswoman Emilia Skyes (OH-13) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Mr. Collins played a crucial role in strengthening H.R. 3935’s hypersonic aviation policy through an amendment.
Promoting hypersonic flight
Mr. Collins highlighted the significance of hypersonic technology and stressed the importance of the United States leading the way, rather than falling behind China and Russia. His amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill ensures that the FAA provides a clear framework for hypersonic manufacturers to design and test aircraft that will revolutionize global passenger travel.
Ms. Skyes, a member of the House Aerospace Caucus, co-led the bipartisan amendment, underscoring the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in hypersonic technology.
Dr. Babin, Chairman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to remain at the forefront of aviation advancements.
The amendment aims to provide a roadmap for American companies pushing the boundaries of hypersonic technology. Venus Aerospace expresses gratitude for Dr. Babin’s unwavering support and encouragement.
Collaboration with NASA and US Defense
In addition to its commendations, Venus Aerospace announced its collaboration with NASA and U.S. Defense Agencies.
These partnerships aim to accelerate the development and integration of Venus Aerospace’s RDRE (rotating detonation rocket engine) technology into existing government missions.
The company’s advancements in this field have the potential to revolutionize space travel, making it more efficient and enabling faster and safer transportation.
Venus Aerospace has successfully developed the world’s first liquid-propellant rotating detonation rocket engine, offering a double-digit percentage increase in efficiency compared to standard engines, thus laying the foundation for a hypersonic economy.
Having raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Prime Movers Lab in Spring 2022, Venus Aerospace is well-positioned to advance its engine development and conduct initial flight testing for its Mach 9 hypersonic drone and Mach 9 spacecraft.
These technological marvels hold the promise of global travel within one hour. The company recently welcomed Airbus Ventures as a new investor, further strengthening its team of supporters.
Stargazer
Venus Aerospace is presently building a hypersonic aircraft that can carry about a dozen passengers, traveling at Mach 9, nine times the speed of sound
The Stargazer, which measures 150 feet long by 100 feet wide, will travel between two cities in the world, says the Houston-based company, by flying 6,905 mph at an altitude of 170,000 feet.
Hypersonic is defined as five times the speed of sound. By comparison, the last commercial supersonic jet, the Concorde, traveled at Mach 2, or about, 1,535 mph. The fastest aircraft ever built, Lockheed’s SR-71 “Blackbird,” traveled at Mach 3.2 (2,455 mph).
Venus Aerospace
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Venus Aerospace comprises an expert team of PhDs, rocket scientists, and engineers dedicated to engineering the future of hypersonic flight.
By pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology at Mach 9 speed, Venus Aerospace aims to make one-hour global transport a reality, connecting the world and enhancing global safety.