Starfighters Space receives first flight hardware for Mach 2+ test program

Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET) said it has received its first flight hardware for its Wind Tunnel in the Sky program, a reusable supersonic flight-testing platform designed to support Mach 2+ testing.

The hardware was manufactured by Italian engineering company Robby Moto Engineering S.R.L. under a production agreement. Components are being delivered to the company's base at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where they will be assembled into two modular underwing flight articles, each 3.65 meters long and 178 millimeters in diameter, compatible with the company's existing F-104 underwing pylon systems.

According to a company statement, the hardware is intended to support an initial customer deployment for an unnamed commercial aerospace customer. The company has not disclosed the customer's identity, contract terms, value, or timing.

Planned next steps include assembly in Florida, ground handling and processing, aircraft integration tests, and captive-carry flight evaluations before any customer missions.

The company describes the platform as adaptable for hypersonic technology testing, sensor and avionics testing, and extended-duration microgravity payloads. Starfighters also said flight data from the program will support development of its STARLAUNCH air-launch system.

"Completing our first flight hardware represents an important step toward building the capabilities that support our long-term commercial strategy," said Tim Franta, CEO of Starfighters Space.

The flight hardware has been received but has not yet been assembled or flown. This article is based on a press release distributed by Market Updates on behalf of Starfighters Space, with compensation disclosed, which constitutes a conflict of interest.

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