Dawn Aerospace smash sound barrier and global records to make history

The Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft is now one of the fastest privately-developed aircraft on the planet and has achieved multiple world firsts.

Welcome to Wednesday!

Hello Caffeinators, I am back from the US and a massive thank you to Lauren and the rest of the team for holding down the fort while I was away. Needless to say, it was an interesting time to be on the ground and I am very glad to be back in comparatively quiet New Zealand. Good thing our political situation is so chill currently…👀

Here’s the rest of your Daily Shot news you won’t want to miss today.

• How to Get Salary Right: A Founder’s Guide to Fair Pay and Smart Growth

• Dawn Aerospace smash sound barrier and global records to make history

• Richard Prebble on why technology is still the key to solving climate change

• What happens when tech disruption meets Government?

It’s been a real pleasure to read the newsletter as a consumer while on holiday and great to see how many of you are embracing the paid model - it’s literally what keeps our lights on. Thank you to all subscribers, you are deeply appreciated.

Finn & the Caffeine team