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As Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost orbits the moon for a 3rd and final time in advance of landing in 3 days, it's got us thinking. ???????????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?? ?????? ?????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????????? ??????????????????????. Yes 50 years have passed since mankind first set foot on the moon, but progress is massive. The renewed focus on Moon missions is driven by the need to test technologies and gain resources for deeper space exploration, especially Mars. The Moon also offers scientific opportunities, and with growing commercial and international interest, it’s seen as a key step for building a sustainable space presence. Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander made history with the first private Moon landing in Feb 2024, followed by the Athena mission earlier this month, which aims to establish a 4G network on the Moon. This first-of-its-kind?lunar network?is more than just a communication upgrade, it represents a major leap future?space missions. The ability to send and receive?data?in real-time will enhance robotic exploration, research, and eventually human settlement on the?Moon. Meanwhile, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 forms part of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, carrying 10 NASA instruments designed to advance our understanding of the Moon and support future human missions. ?????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?? ?????????????????? ?????????? ????????????????, ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ????????????. Next step is NASA's Artemis III, currently planned for 2027, which will mark humanity’s first return to the lunar surface in more than 50 years. The gap is crazy, but the progress of humanity, and difference in purpose is even more significant. Apollo 11’s purpose was to showcase US dominance through a one-time lunar landing, focused on short-term scientific goals and political achievement. In contrast, Artemis III aims to establish a sustainable lunar presence, advancing long-term scientific exploration, international collaboration, and preparation for future missions to Mars. We're particularly excited to see the Axiom Space x Prada Group spacesuit in action. #UnlockingHumanPotential

At Apera we truly live & breath the technologies we support. One topic that comes up in Space regularly is the question of... ??????????????-?????????? ???????????????????? ????. ???????????? ??????????????????. Ultimately, purpose-built spacecraft outperform legacy designs (in terms of efficiency, capability and mission success) by offering superior manoeuvrability, advanced tracking, and reduced development costs. Traditional satellites require extensive modifications to adapt to new missions, whereas modular, software-defined architectures enable rapid iteration, autonomous operations, and enhanced survivability. As space demands evolve, next-generation spacecraft set new benchmarks in agility, efficiency, and operational superiority, ensuring mission success across different domains, whether defence, commercial or scientific. ? ???????? ?????????????? - ?????????????? ?????? ????????????????. ? We're proud to be supporting a leader in the space security field, True Anomaly. One of the hottest SpaceTech companies out there, they are committed to pushing the boundaries of space superiority. Unlike conventional satellite platforms that require extensive reengineering to adapt to new mission profiles, Jackal’s modular and software-defined architecture enables rapid, iterative enhancements with minimal turnaround time. True Anomaly are leading the way when it comes to cutting-edge, mission-adaptive space capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defence and the U.S. Space Force. By leveraging a fundamentally superior spacecraft architecture, Jackal achieves unprecedented performance, cost efficiency, and operational agility, positioning it as the definitive solution for modern space superiority challenges. Contact Sarah Longshaw to find out more. #UnlockingHumanPotential

Championship Mindset in action. #UnlockingHumanPotential

???????????????????????? ??????????????. The Apera culture comprises of 5x internal and 5x external values that determine both how we behave internally and our unwavering commitment to delivering the best service in the world. The first of our ???????????????? ?????????????is championship mindset. So what does this mean to us? This is about approaching every aspect of life and work with a relentless pursuit of excellence. It's all about thinking like a winner and never settling for mediocrity. The goal is to dominate. ???????? ???? ??????. We don’t show up just to compete, we aim to lead and redefine what’s possible. Success isn’t an accident, it’s a choice. Being the best isn’t just a goal, it’s an expectation. ???????????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????? 'How you do anything is how you do everything'. We show up with intensity, discipline, and focus, whether in small tasks or big moments. Ownership and high standards define their actions because lasting success comes from consistent effort, not occasional brilliance. ???????????????????? ???????????? We embrace discomfort, push past limits, and seek challenges. Every day is an opportunity to improve, refine skills, and sharpen competitive edge. Progress isn’t optional, it’s the priority. ???????????????????????????? & ???????????????????? Owning both successes and failures is the foundation of a championship mindset. No excuses, just lessons, adjustments, and action. Every challenge is a chance to rise, and every setback allows for an even greater comeback. ?????????????????? ???????????? We don’t rise alone. It's all about inspiring, challenging, and leading by example, creating a culture of excellence. By holding ourselves accountable, we set the highest standard, pushing those around us to reach new heights. A championship mindset isn’t just about winning. It’s about becoming the kind of person who never stops striving for more. #UnlockingHumanPotential

???????????????????? ???????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ????????, ?????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ?? ???????? ??????????????, ???????????? +???? ????????????. NY - LDN in under an hour. Sub 2hr global flight. 2,000°F heat at 100,000+ feet. Companies like Hermeus, Destinus and Venus Aerospace are developing Mach 5+ technologies. Hermeus’ Chimera engine, combining turbine and ramjet propulsion, could make hypersonic commercial flights viable. China reportedly have a number of interesting projects including the Nanqiang No. 1 Mach 6 passenger jet and the mental Mach 4 VTOL?Lingkong Tianxing Yunxing. The race is on. ?????? ?????? ???? ???????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???? ??????????????????? Beyond speed, hypersonic aircraft have major strategic and environmental implications. Use cases include: -????????????????? - in today's society, time is a hugely valuable currency. 2hr global travel could become a reality, boosting global tourism and trade. - ????????-???????????? ?????????? -organs, medicine, and disaster relief delivered in hours, not days. - ?????????????? - hypersonic jets move troops and supplies faster than ever. - ?????????? - hypersonic tech paves the way for spaceplanes and orbital travel. - ?????????????????????????? - Environmental - flying higher to reduce aerial congestion, also many hypersonic designs use hydrogen fuel, producing zero CO? emissions. ???? ????????????????????, ???????????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ??????????. Arguably, supersonic aircraft are about a decade closer than hypersonic aircraft to a commercial reality, and for these aircraft to become a reality there remain key challenges in materials science, propulsion, and aerodynamics, but it is precisely this that makes this space so fascinating from a technical standpoint. For example, traditional jet engines can’t function at hypersonic speeds. Scramjets (Supersonic Combustion Ramjets) offer a solution by compressing incoming air without moving parts, but they require speeds of Mach 4+ to ignite. Hybrid turbojet-scramjet engines are being developed to handle all speed ranges. Mind-blowing tech. #UnlockingHumanPotential

???????? ?????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ????????. Concorde was?never the commercial success its creators had hoped. Environmental and operational limitations hampered its commercial appeal among airline customers. Since Concorde's retirement in 2003, advancements in technology and changing socio-political dynamics have created a very different landscape. So what's changed? What are the key areas that will hopefully pave the way for the success of a new generation of supersonic commercial aircraft such as the Boom Supersonic Overture? ????????????????????: Modern propulsion systems are far more fuel-efficient, and the rise of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) addresses the environmental concerns that plagued Concorde. Noise reduction technologies & programmes such as NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s X-59 QueSST, are tackling the problem of disruptive sonic booms (by spreading out the supersonic shockwaves in a way that prevents the typically loud sonic booms heard on the ground) whilst lightweight composite structures and sophisticated aerodynamic designs improve efficiency. Boom for example are able to achieve Mach 1.7 without the loud afterburners Concorde required (*disclaimer below). ????????????????????: Evolving regulatory frameworks by authorities like the Federal Aviation Administration and EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency are reconsidering restrictions on supersonic flight over land, driven by advances in noise reduction. Governments and international organizations are also supporting greener aerospace initiatives, encouraging the adoption of SAFs and other sustainable technologies. ??????????????????????????: Demand for faster, more efficient global travel is rising, particularly in luxury and business markets. Public-private partnerships between companies like Boom, NASA, and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating development efforts. Together with advances in automation, safety systems, and propulsion technology, these factors suggest a more sustainable and commercially viable future for high-speed air travel. ???????? ???? ????????, ???????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????? ???? ???????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????. *Disclaimer / nerd zone: Concorde only required afterburners at takeoff and transonic speeds. It could actually supercruise at Mach 2 without afterburners. This was revolutionary, enabling sustained supersonic flight with greater fuel efficiency compared to contemporary military jets. This was made possible by advanced engine design, variable intake systems, and an aerodynamic profile that balanced speed, efficiency, and thermal management. #UnlockingHumanPotential

The Recent Boom Supersonic XB-1 triumph got us thinking... ???? ?????? ?????? ????????. ?????? ???????? ?????? ??????????. Time is finite and irreplaceable. Time only moves forward. ???? ?????? ??????????????, ???????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???????????????? ??????????????????. With all the focus on sustainability and electrification, the future mobility ecosystem is not a ‘one size fits all’ thing. Certain transport applications forefront speed. Which is OK for us. Historically speed the quest for speed has created many of our favourite engineered products over the years. So we’re going to do a little series on speed. Starting in the air. Whilst the Mach 2 #Concorde was ridiculously ahead of the curve and was frankly astounding for something that first flew in 1969. Noise, high maintenance costs and wider socio-economic challenges meant that the aircraft never achieved the commercial success it deserved. Fast forward today and we see a range of disruptors poised to shape the future of aerial mobility: - ???????????????????? aircraft (eg: Boom's Mach 1.7 - LDN - NY in 3.5hrs) - ???????????????????? aircraft (eg: Hermeus, Venus Aerospace - 3,800+MPH - NY to Tokyo sub 2hrs) - ???????????????????? ???????????????????? (eg: SpaceX Starship - global travel in under 1hr) ...even platforms that simply achieve increased speed through radical efficiency-driving innovations. Otto Aviation's transonic super-laminar (TSL) Celera 800 can achieve twice the efficiency and 30-50% higher speed than comparable aircraft through laminar flow. There will always be a use case for the ability to transport people and goods as quickly as possible and it’s awesome to see this range of products which serve different purposes in the future ecosystem. #UnlockingHumanPotential

????????. ????’?? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ???????????? ???? ????????????????. In today’s world the value of time is more important than ever. On January 28, 2025, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype successfully broke the sound barrier, reaching speeds of Mach 1.1 (845 mph) over the Mojave Desert at over 35k ft. It's first time a privately funded, independently developed civil jet has exceeded the speed of sound since the retirement of #Concorde 20 years ago. The milestone is an important step in Boom’s efforts to develop its commercial airliner, the #Overture, which aims to carry 64-80 passengers at Mach 1.7. We believe in a future where different aircraft types serve different purposes in the mobility ecosystem. Supersonics. Hypersonics. Bring it on. LDN - NY in ??.????????. Crazy. #UnlockingHumanPotential

???????????? ???? ??????????????????. One of our core values. For us, everything starts from within. Healthy body, healthy mind, high performance both inside work and out. It's not about creating a fitness cult. It's about encouraging sustainable performance. Everyone has their own definition of wellbeing. It's about helping people unlock their potential both personally and professionally. #UnlockingHumanPotential

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