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Superfast plane startup Hypersonix raises $46 million, with federal government tipping in

Hypersonix, a Queensland company developing hypersonic planes that run on hydrogen, has secured a Series A backed by a UK fund, government investors and Saab.

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Former US ambassador appointed to lead Hypersonix board

Hypersonix has named former US ambassador Arthur Sinodinos as its board chair, with co-founder David Waterhouse shifting to deputy chair as the hypersonic aerospace firm prepares its DART flyer flights for the US Defense Innovation Unit.

Arthur Sinodinos replaces co-founder as Chair at Hypersonix

Hypersonix has appointed Arthur Sinodinos, a former Australian ambassador to the United States, as its board chair. Co-founder David Waterhouse becomes deputy chair. The company won its first US defence contract last year.

Hypersonix to “get our first ride from Rocket Lab”

Hypersonix picked Rocket Lab to launch its DART AE hypersonic craft under a US defence program, following the Brisbane company's first major contract win.

Hypersonix awarded first major contract

An Australian hypersonics developer won a US defence agency contract for hypersonic test aircraft, selected from 63 respondents, with a Californian firm taking a second award; values undisclosed.

Australian team discusses composite hypersonic UAV project to begin in July

Hypersonix leads a CRC-P grant-funded hypersonic UAV project with Romar, LSM and USQ, starting July; Romar's earlier federal grant is also recalled.

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Hydrogen-powered space rockets are coming to Queensland

Queensland space firm Hypersonix partners with gas company BOC on green hydrogen for reusable rockets, with both companies having earlier won federal grant funding for the zero-emissions project.

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