SkyFox: Revolutionizing Hypersonic Flight Testing

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RAPID PROTOTYPING — An electrical engineer works on soldering for Core SkyFox. The project includes the use of commercial off-the-shelf parts and systems for rapid prototyping and testing of hypersonic flight testing. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
An electrical engineer works on soldering for Core SkyFox. The project includes the use of commercial-off-the-shelf parts and systems for rapid prototyping and testing of hypersonic flight testing (photo by Craig Fritz).

June 17, 2025 | Originally published by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) on May 15, 2025

In the fast-paced world of hypersonic technology, high costs and infrequent launches have been major roadblocks to innovation and development. Sandia has developed a game-changing, low-cost guided flight test platform to turbocharge experimentation and technology maturation.

The platform, called SkyFox, combines Sandia’s rich experience in hypersonics glide body development with state-of-the-art technology to accelerate evolution of boost glide vehicles. With a focus on scalability and modularity, the SkyFox suite of hypersonics glide bodies is designed to fit various booster sizes, ensuring flexibility in testing.

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