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Rocket Lab Launches First HASTE Mission of 2026
Key Takeaways
- Rocket Lab launched first HASTE suborbital mission of 2026 from Wallops
- HASTE is a modified Electron rocket for hypersonic testing above Mach 5
- Payload undisclosed, typical for defense-related hypersonic experiments
- Market for hypersonic testing growing as US accelerates weapons development
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via nasa.gov