Important Takeaways:

• This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that a Chinese military research team, led by assistant researcher Li Shibin from the National University of Defense Technology, has developed an innovative cooling device capable of managing the intense heat generated during hypersonic flight.
• The SCMP report says that the device operates for up to 2.5 hours and is a crucial advancement for long-duration, high-speed missions, allowing for journeys from one side of the Earth to the other. The team’s invention is detailed in the Journal of National University of Defense Technology.
• SCMP says that the cylindrical cooling system utilizes the thermal energy from aerodynamic heating to drive an active cooling cycle, ensuring the proper functioning of critical components under strenuous flight conditions.
• SCMP reported that Chinese scientists are advancing hypersonic weapon technology with a new HGV capable of exceeding Mach 15 speeds. This vehicle utilizes a “skipping stone” trajectory for extended range and maneuverability.

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