‘Explosion’ noises heard in Huntsville area are rocket engine hotfire tests, officials say

The rumble you will hear today, Monday, January 5 2026 is the sound of rocket engine hotfire testing. Hotfire testing — a ...

Redstone Arsenal says “louder than expected noise levels” not caused by rocket engine testing

Redstone Arsenal officials announced on Tuesday that the “louder than expected noise levels” heard on Monday evening were not ...

What’s that loud boom? Redstone Arsenal has an answer (maybe)

Residents as far away as the Tennessee line and down to Morgan County reported rattling windows and shaking doors due to the ...
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Houston-based Venus Aerospace achieves ‘world first' during rocket engine test for high-speed plane

A new type of rocket engine, one that could power a plane from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours, has eluded scientists for decades. Houston's Venus Aerospace says it recently solved the puzzle.
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'Moment we've been working toward' | Houston-based rocket engine company hits major testing milestone

HOUSTON — A Houston-based rocket engine company hit a major testing milestone this week on its quest to fly aircraft faster than ever. Venus Aerospace said it has successfully flown its ...
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Houston-based Venus Aerospace achieves ‘world first’ during rocket engine test for high-speed plane

A new type of rocket engine, one that could power a plane from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours, has eluded scientists for decades. Houston’s Venus Aerospace says it recently solved the puzzle.