All About Venus Stargazer, Which Could Cut London-New York To 1 Hour
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The Venus Stargazer is a hypersonic passenger plane developed by the Houston-based startup Venus Aerospace
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The Venus Stargazer is capable of reaching a maximum speed of Mach 9 (6905mph), nine times the speed of sound
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It will be the world's first hypersonic commercial jet with the ability to reach speeds of Mach 9
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In partnership with aerospace company Velontra, Venus Aerospace plans to conduct the test flight next year
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The Stargazer is likely to fly at an altitude of 110,000 feet, which is still within the Earth's atmosphere
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The jet will fly higher than traditional aircraft, utilising conventional jet engines for take-off before transitioning into rocket propulsion at an altitude
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The passengers aboard the flight will witness breathtaking views of the Earth's curvature and the darkness of space above
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According to reports, the Stargazer could fly from London to New York in just one hour, instead of the current 8 hours
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