Polaris Raumflugzeuge announces first flight of hypersonic prototype Nova (heise.de)

• Polaris Raumflugzeuge prepares maiden flight of hypersonic prototype Nova
• Nova is 8.5 m long, targeting Mach 2 and 20 km altitude
• Final goal: two-stage spaceplane for high-altitude operations up to 180 km

"German company Polaris Raumflugzeuge is preparing the first flight of the next prototype of its hypersonic drone for the German military. The 8.5-meter Nova demonstrator is expected to fly in the coming days, reaching Mach 2. The long-term goal is a 28-meter two-stage spaceplane capable of operating up to 180 km altitude."