X-51A missile test fails

Third test flight of X-51A hypersonic missile ends in failure

"...Wright Patterson AFB has confirmed in an official press release that Tuesday’s test of the Waverider X-51A unmanned hypersonic missile has failed...."

Reference: www.gizmag.com .

Air Force to Test Supersonic Missile Tomorrow, Space Plane's Mission Revealed

Air Force to Test Supersonic Missile Tomorrow, Space Plane's Mission Revealed

"...The new missile is designed to have a unique profile from traditional ICBMs, to prevent nuclear powers like China and Russia from mistaking the missile for a nuclear warhead. The missile is to be launched from a B-52 Stratofortress bomber...."

Reference: www.dailytech.com .