London-Sydney in two hours
19 May 2016 - 09:03
Hypersonic travel that could propel people from London to Sydney in just two hours is one step closer to reality, after a successful test. The project, which saw US and Australian military scientists combine resources, is on track to launch in 2018 after its latest engine trial hit the target speed of Mach 7.
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