The DLR has begun low-altitude test flights of its HAP-Alpha high-altitude platform demonstrator.
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DLR Flies HAP Demonstrator German aerospace center DLR has begun flight tests of an uncrewed high-altitude platform demonstrator, the HAP-Alpha, to validate the air vehicle and sensor technologies for operations in the lower stratosphere. First flight of the HAP-Alpha took place Sept. 2 at the DLR’s...
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