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Venus Aerospace just blew the lid off rocket tech with their game-changing Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine, and the defense and space worlds are already lining up to buy it. Originally built for hypersonic jets, their first successful flight test last year flipped the script—now they’re laser-focused on military weapons and space vehicles, ditching old rocket tech for a sleek, efficient, and scalable thruster. The RDRE concept, dating back decades, finally works thanks to 3D printing and advanced simulations. With a $90 million Series B led by Mercury Fund and big names like Lockheed Martin Ventures, they’re tackling overheating, building bigger test stands, and pushing to extend engine burns from 32 seconds to minutes. This isn’t just innovation—it’s the next chapter in high-speed flight.

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