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Author Archives: A.J. Piplica

A.J. Piplica is cofounder and CEO of Hermeus. Prior to founding Hermeus, Piplica served as the CEO of Generation Orbit Launch Services, Inc. where he led the inception and development of the X-60A, a U.S. Air Force hypersonic X-plane. His background is in aerospace systems design, including spacecraft, launch vehicles, and hypersonic aircraft. Piplica holds both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology focused in aerodynamics and fluid mechanics.

The Hermeus Quarterhorse aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base during a press event in December. Credit: Hermeus
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Make America test again: How rapid, iterative testing will advance hypersonic development

by A.J. Piplica March 7, 2025March 5, 2025

The world has taken notice of the hypersonic technology that China and Russia are touting as unstoppable. Capable of maneuvering unpredictably at extreme speeds within the atmosphere, these weapons are […]

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