China Tested A Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile That Can Circle The Earth, Leaving The United States Stunned By The Chinese Glider

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 18/10/2021 at 11:12

Updated on 18/10/2021 at 11:50

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The Chinese Hypersonic Missile Test Took Place in August, Was Kept Secret, and Surprised U.S. Authorities

In August, China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile. The glider, which was transported by a rocket, caught the attention of U.S. authorities, demonstrating a capability that took U.S. intelligence by surprise, reported the Financial Times, citing five unidentified sources.

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“The test showed that China made surprising progress in hypersonic weapons, and was much further advanced than U.S. authorities imagined,” the report said, citing people informed about intelligence matters.

The official U.S. report on Saturday night stated that Chinese military launched a Long March-type rocket developed by China. The hypersonic missile flew in low orbit, circling the Earth before heading toward its target, which it missed by about 20 kilometers.

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The United States and Russia are also developing hypersonic missiles, and last month North Korea claimed to have tested a newly developed hypersonic missile.

During a parade in 2019, China showcased the advancement of its armaments, including its hypersonic missile known as DF-17.

Ballistic missiles fly into outer space before returning on steep trajectories at higher speeds. Hypersonic weapons are difficult to stop with military defense systems because they approach targets at lower altitudes but can reach speeds of over five times the speed of sound – or about 6,200 km per hour (3,850 mph).

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China Tested A Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile That Can Circle The Earth, Leaving The United States Stunned By The Chinese Glider

The Chinese Hypersonic Missile Test Took Place in August, Was Kept Secret, and Surprised U.S. Authorities

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China Tested A Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile That Can Circle The Earth, Leaving The United States Stunned By The Chinese Glider

The Chinese Hypersonic Missile Test Took Place in August, Was Kept Secret, and Surprised U.S. Authorities

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A British company has installed in the middle of the ocean the world’s first floating platform that generates electricity 24 hours a day from the temperature difference between the surface and the depths of the Atlantic, without relying on wind or sun.

China is building an artificial island in the middle of the sea, covering 20 km², to construct the largest offshore airport in the world, the Dalian Jinzhouwan. This $4.3 billion project is anchored on more than 3,000 pillars embedded in the rock beneath the ocean and is scheduled to open in 2035.

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