World's fastest ever plane is set to hit the skies in 2025
The US spy plane is simply too fast, too smart for anything to catch it
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The US spy plane is simply too fast, too smart for anything to catch it
Lockheed Martin is working on the project of making this surveillance aircraft, but the Pentagon is keeping a close eye on this futuristic plane. The company is famous for its ambitious efforts when it comes to planes and the SR-72 is no different. The company is developing this plane as a part of its Advanced Development Programs, known as 'Skunk Works'. The plane is called 'Son of Blackbird'. Know other details.
It is hard not to be impressed when seeing the Lockheed SR-71 up close, even if it is difficult for many to fully appreciate the significance of the aircraft. Today, it is possible to see several retired "Blackbirds" – its unofficial moniker – in various museums around the country.
Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is expected to break up its corporate partnership with Sierra Space to build a commercial space station. Blue Origin has reassigned employees working on the project to other programs, such as its moon lander contract with NASA.