HERCULES

Term for project: HERCULES: Hypersonic Engineered Reusable Ceramic Ultra-Lightweight Enduring System

Ohio-Led HERCULES Project Targets One of Hypersonics’ Biggest Barriers: Reusability

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hypersonic flight has long promised faster global reach, reusable space access, and new defense capabilities. Yet one challenge continues to limit real-world deployment: materials that can survive extreme heat repeatedly without...

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Ohio Federal Research Network Awards $10.198 Million to Seven Collaborative Projects Advancing Defense and Aerospace Innovation

Photonic Interfaces

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VISTA

ODS Additive Materials

Casualty Triage

Space GUIDE

Gas-insulated Cable

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download the PDF here. BEAVERCREEK, OH — The Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN) Executive Review Board has approved $10.198 million in funding for seven new research and development projects under OFRN Round 7...

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AsterTech LLC – HERCULES: Hypersonic Engineered Reusable Ceramic Ultra-Lightweight Enduring System

Project period

October 2025 - April 2027

Area of Interest (AOI): 1. Hypersonics

Innovation: The HERCULES Project (Hypersonic Engineered Reusable Ceramic Ultra-Lightweight Enduring System) is redefining the future of reusable hypersonic flight. By combining breakthrough materials science with cutting-edge engineering, HERCULES enables next-generation ultra-hightemperature coatings capable of withstanding extreme aerothermal environments exceeding 3,000°C. This innovation unlocks new frontiers for defense, aerospace, and energy systems, powering the development of faster, lighter, and more enduring vehicles capable of...

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