NASA AFRC Hypersonic Test Planning Service
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTREDWARDS, CA, 93523, USA

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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center is seeking information regarding reusable atmospheric hypersonic flight test services to support hypersonic research activities, which may eventually facilitate commercial hypersonic operations. The agency aims to gather insights from potential customers and providers about the requirements for flight testing reusable hypersonic technologies, including necessary flight conditions and capabilities for vehicles that can operate at speeds between Mach 5 and 8, at altitudes from 50,000 to 120,000 feet. This initiative is part of NASA's broader efforts to advance hypersonic technology, which is critical for maintaining U.S. aerospace competitiveness and military capabilities. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 2:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on November 18, 2024, to the designated NASA contacts, including Bernie Cenidoza at bernard.c.cenidoza@nasa.gov.

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