The Northwestern Polytechnical University in China recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a test flight of its Feitian 2 hypersonic vehicle. This test flight, conducted at a site in northwestern China, involved the use of a rocket-based combined cycle engine powered by a kerosene-hydrogen peroxide propellant. The research team behind the project, in collaboration with the Shaanxi Province Aerospace and Astronautics Propulsion Research Institute, emphasized that this test flight was crucial in acquiring real-flight data for the engine. Key capabilities such as variable-geometry intake operation, thrust-varying acceleration, and autonomous flight with a variable angle of attack were successfully demonstrated during the test. The Feitian 2 project builds on the success of the Feitian 1 prototype, which showcased stable transitions at different speeds. By utilizing a kerosene and hydrogen peroxide propellant, the Feitian 2 vehicle aims to push the boundaries of hypersonic propulsion technology. Despite facing challenges such as US sanctions and visa obstacles for its students, Northwestern Polytechnical University continues to drive innovation in the aerospace field. The use of kerosene-hydrogen peroxide propellant in hypersonic vehicles offers advantages over traditional propellants and opens up new possibilities for propulsion systems. This advancement is a significant step towards developing more efficient and high-performance hypersonic vehicles. As the university navigates through international relations challenges, its commitment to technological advancement in aerospace remains unwavering.