https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2022061165917155629
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Launch alert: our next mission will be a hypersonic test mission on HASTE from LC-2 in Virginia for @DIU_x to deploy a scramjet-powered aircraft by @Hypersonix_AU.
Launching NET late February.
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https://rocketlabcorp.com/missions/launches/thats-not-a-knife/
ЦитироватьThat's Not A Knife
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Mission Name That's Not A Knife
Vehicle HASTE
Launch Date late February
Launch Time TBD
Launch Site Launch Complex 2
Overview A hypersonic test mission for the Defense Innovation Unit
Payload DART AE
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The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than late February from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 within the Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia.
'That's Not A Knife" will deploy DART AE, a scramjet-powered aircraft developed by Australian aerospace engineering firm Hypersonix.
This latest HASTE launch reflects Rocket Lab's investment in restoring the nation's hypersonic test capabilities through its commercial speed, innovation, and execution - a critical priority for the Department of War. By lowering cost barriers and increasing the test launch tempo for the United States and its allies, HASTE gives testers unprecedented control over flight profiles and environments up to Mach 20 – a commercial capability that remains unmatched globally and expands and secures U.S. space superiority.
https://x.com/GewoonLukas_/status/2022069242041123139
ЦитироватьLukas C. H. @GewoonLukas_
Rocket Lab announced their next mission! This will be a suborbital HASTE launch named "That's Not A Knife". Inside the comically long fairing will be Hypersonix' DART-AE, a hydrogen-fueled scramjet technology demonstrator. Hazard area's indicate launch is NET Feb. 23 at 20:00 UTC
https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2023550699813159171
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Hypersonic test launch has been plagued for decades by high cost and low cadence, but our HASTE rocket is changing that. With multiple successful HASTE missions in 2025, we've brought the speed of commercial launch to hypersonic testing.
Next HASTE launch NET late February. Mission info: https://bit.ly/465Cf1y
Страница миссии, что по ссылке, уже здесь, двумя постами выше.
Интересно, что они имели в виду с таким лозунгом запуска? Отсылка, видимо, к Кроколилу Данди (и шляпа на эмблеме намекает). Который глядя на ножики, которыми ему угрожают плохие парни, говорит " That's Not a Knife. That's a Knife! " и вытаскивает свой ножичек невероятного размера. Но кто в этом запуске будет "разве это ножиком", а кто "вот это - ножиком"?
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7209/
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Liftoff Time (UTC)
20:00:00
Tuesday February 24, 2026
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Mission Details
Launch Notes
Part of Rocket Lab's HASTE Program.
DART AE
(Cassowary Vex)
DART AE, produced by Hypersonix, is a three-metre-long, single-use, high-temperature alloy, hydrogen-fuelled, scramjet technology demonstrator. DART AE (Additive Engineering) makes significant use of 3D printing and is powered by a single patented 3D printed SPARTAN scramjet engine.
The HASTE rocket will safely bring DART AE to its initial operating speed, allowing DART AE to demonstrate its non-ballistic flight patterns, acceleration, flexible engine burns, and up to 1000 km range, and collect valuable flight data from its journey at hypersonic speed.
Manufacturer: Hypersonix Launch Systems
Operator: Hypersonix Launch Systems
Suborbital
1 Payload
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Они, оказывается, эту австралийскую гиперзвуковую пепяку потащили в США. Не стоит напоминать, где основная площадка Rocket Lab.
А в америках чисто русский пейзаж
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Забавно, что сама контора в Брисбене, это самое восточное побережье Австралии, реально не далеко до НЗ
Цитата: Seliv от 24.02.2026 03:08:07Они, оказывается, эту австралийскую гиперзвуковую пепяку потащили в США.
По программе HASTE (но не только) Электрон летает именно из Вирджинии.
Однако, картинка выше, прямо из твиттера РокетЛаба, где они также пишут
https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2026075202619310566
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Conditions might be snowy in Wallops, but launch preparations continue for the "That's Not A Knife" HASTE launch for @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU later this month.
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7209/
ЦитироватьThat's Not A Knife
Liftoff Time (UTC)
20:00:00
Wednesday February 25, 2026
https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2026445505161752658
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
We are GO to launch our hypersonic test mission on HASTE for the @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU.
"That's Not A Knife" is scheduled for liftoff at LC-2 in Virginia tomorrow, February 25 from 4pm/1pm Eastern/Pacific.
And yes, there will be a webcast
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https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/wallops/2026/02/24/nasa-wallops-to-support-rocket-lab-launch/
ЦитироватьNASA Wallops to Support Rocket Lab Launch
A Rocket Lab suborbital rocket is scheduled to launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia Feb. 25, during a window extending 4-7 p.m. EST. Backup days are Feb. 26-28, 4-7 p.m.
The Wallops Visitor Center will not be open to the public for launch viewing. The rocket launch may be visible from the Chesapeake Bay region.
A launch livestream will be provided by Rocket Lab on their YouTube channel (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCsWq7LZaizhIi-c-Yo_bcpw&data=05%7C02%7Cjamie.l.adkins%40nasa.gov%7Cdc45efccbc294f8b4bdd08de6f382984%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C639070484175587536%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3aoxFTba7T9D1UOxxQ9NzFfSdNZ3lgphQ9xiJiht7Vw%3D&reserved=0). For the latest updates on launch, follow Rocket Lab's social media channels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MXAzzSgRFEЦитироватьhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MXAzzSgRFE
Rocket Lab | HASTE - 'That's Not A Knife' Launch
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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2026710200590438637
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Operations are underway for our latest HASTE hypersonic test flight from LC-2 - this time for @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU to launch their DART-AE aircraft to hypersonic speeds.
'That's Not A Knife' is scheduled to launch NET:
4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm PST
21:00 UTC
https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2026720155888493032
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Horizontal checkouts complete and HASTE is vertical on the pad at LC-2. T-3 hours to launch for @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU
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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2026726387911110827
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Today's HASTE hypersonic launch is an experimental mission that's a bit different to the usual Electron launches. Here's how.
1. Electron typically reaches final staging ~9 minutes after liftoff. Today? HASTE will complete its mission in <3 minutes.
2. No 2nd stage engine burn or battery hot-swap on this launch. Instead MECO, fairing sep, and payload deployment are all expected to take place within seconds and these events mark the end of Rocket Lab's role in the mission - from here its over to DART to carry out its mission objectives for @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU.
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https://x.com/MaxQApp/status/2026733049619136819
ЦитироватьMaxQ @MaxQApp
LAUNCH ALERT
@RocketLab is prepping for an exciting HASTE launch for @HypersonixAU carrying their DART AE demonstrator. This launch will come from @NASAWallops in Virginia.
With this being a suborbital flight, there is no trajectory available, but Hazards are available in the graphic below!
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ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
We are standing down from a launch attempt today due to out-of-bounds launch commit criteria. Our next launch window for "That's Not A Knife" will be shared shortly.
Не сегодня.
Завтра
https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2027102608952021037
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Launch update Our next HASTE launch attempt from LC-2 for "That's Not A Knife" with @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU has been scheduled for tomorrow, Friday February 27.
Liftoff set for no earlier than:
4:00 p.m. ET
1:00 p.m. PT
21:00 UTC
https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2027432114124390910
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
It's launch day for the "That's Not A Knife" hypersonic test mission for @DIU_x & @HypersonixAU. HASTE is vertical on the pad and getting ready for launch in T-4 hrs from LC-2.
Target liftoff NET:
4:00pm ET
1:00pm PT
21:00 UTC
РН установлена на СК.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQru-Ol7DWUЦитироватьhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQru-Ol7DWU
Rocket Lab | HASTE - 'That's Not A Knife' Launch
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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2027450549659177462
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
With the 4.3m fairing on today's HASTE rocket, this launch will fly with one of our longest fairings ever.
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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2027456613884588474
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Launch preparations continue for our HASTE hypersonic test mission for @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU. Propellant load is about to begin at LC-2.
Accounting for upper level winds, our new T-0 for today's launch is:
4:50 p.m. ET
1:50 p.m. PT
21:50 UTC
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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2027483649567023545
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
Liquid oxygen loading is underway for our HASTE launch from LC-2 for @DIU_x and @HypersonixAU. The range is ready for an on-time liftoff in just over an hour's time.
Webcast will be live from T-30 mins https://youtube.com/watch?v=tQru-Ol7DWU
Liftoff set for:
4:50 pm ET
1:50 pm PT
21:50 UTC
Заправляют РН.
Пуск - успешно. Отделение ПН не показали. На 40 км подняли походу. Там воздуха то нет. Какой там гиперзвук то?
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
New T-0 = 7:00 pm ET
Цитата: Astro Cat от 28.02.2026 07:50:20На 40 км подняли походу. Там воздуха то нет. Какой там гиперзвук то?
Сначала - камнем вниз, с набором скорости, а там и гиперзвук в атмосфере.
Интересно, свой двиг у ПН был? Или только рулёжка?
ЦитироватьRocket Lab @RocketLab
MISSION SUCCESS! HASTE has successfully launched the "That's Not A Knife" mission for @DIU_x and @Hypersonix_AU.
2nd hypersonic test for @DIU_x in approx 3 months
4th HASTE launch in 6 months
11th launch from Virginia
All with 100% mission success
Миссия успешна.
https://x.com/Dillonshrop06/status/2027517441027281111
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Профиль миссии.
Непонятно, зачем вообще ставили и заправляли вторую ступень, если двигатель не включался.
Цитата: Astro Cat от 28.02.2026 07:50:20Пуск - успешно. Отделение ПН не показали. На 40 км подняли походу. Там воздуха то нет. Какой там гиперзвук то?
Где есть скорость звука (распространения упругих колебаний в среде) - там есть гиперзвук.
А на 40 км и воздух еще вполне есть (возможен полёт за счёт аэродинамических сил), и звук есть и скорость его там 317.189 м/с, согласно ГОСТ4401-81 (параметры стандартной атмосферы). Вот выше 80 км скорость звука уже не определена, можно считать, что его там нет.
Цитата: zandr от 28.02.2026 07:56:53Интересно, свой двиг у ПН был? Или только рулёжка?
на nextspaceflight пишут, что
ЦитироватьDART AE, produced by Hypersonix, is a three-metre-long, single-use, high-temperature alloy, hydrogen-fuelled, scramjet technology demonstrator.
получется, что прямоточный ВРД на водороде.
https://x.com/DIU_x/status/2028472352149745672
ЦитироватьDefense Innovation Unit @DIU_x
At 7 p.m. Eastern Time on February 27, DIU's Cassowary Vex mission successfully took flight from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
The mission consisted of a suborbital launch of a fully integrated hypersonic test platform capable of sustained, maneuverable flight at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and leveraged a modified #Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) launch vehicle from @RocketLab.
This project is a significant milestone and supports the DoW's designation of Scaled Hypersonics (SHY) as one of six critical technology areas.
Learn more here: https://diu.mil/latest/cassowary-vex-mission-success-diu-achieves-suborbital-launch-of-hypersonic?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social
https://www.diu.mil/latest/cassowary-vex-mission-success-diu-achieves-suborbital-launch-of-hypersonic
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The mission leveraged a modified Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) launch vehicle from Rocket Lab. This modification included an extended fairing – a newly prototyped aerodynamic structure to reduce drag, designed with a unique thermal protection and separation system – to enable payload release at low altitudes; a capability unique for air breathing propulsion systems. Additionally, the mission collected critical telemetry on the propulsion system, the flight vehicle, and real-time trajectory data to compare against simulated flight models.
The launch included Hypersonix's DART AE (Additive Engineering) payload, a three-meter-long, single-use, high-temperature alloy, gaseous hydrogen-fuelled, scramjet technology demonstrator. As the world's first entirely 3D-printed airframe of a hypersonic launch platform in high temperature alloys, the DART's additive manufacturing production supports mission scalability. The developed, tested, verified and demonstrated additive manufacturing structural component designs and processes can now enable the supply chain behind Hypersonix to rapidly produce and deliver DART structural flight components, significantly increasing the availability rate of flight test vehicles.
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Цитата: машпереводВ рамках запуска была представлена полезная нагрузка DART AE (Additive Engineering) компании Hypersonix — трехметровый одноразовый демонстратор технологии прямоточного воздушно-реактивного двигателя (ПВРД), работающего на газообразном водороде и изготовленного из высокотемпературных сплавов. Будучи первым в мире полностью напечатанным на 3D-принтере фюзеляжем гиперзвуковой пусковой платформы из высокотемпературных сплавов, DART использует технологию аддитивного производства для обеспечения масштабируемости миссии. Разработанные, протестированные, проверенные и продемонстрированные конструкции и процессы аддитивного производства структурных компонентов теперь позволяют цепочке поставок Hypersonix быстро производить и поставлять летные компоненты DART, значительно повышая коэффициент готовности летных испытательных аппаратов.
https://x.com/HypersonixAU/status/2049257444774445062
ЦитироватьHypersonix Launch Systems @HypersonixAU
Hypersonix's inaugural DART AE flight wasn't just a flash in the pan, but a flash in the sky
Having demonstrated sustained Mach 5+ flight, watch how this milestone marked the transition from development to mission execution.
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Достигнута скорость более 5 Махов.