Breaking the sound barrier, defined as exceeding Mach 1, was first officially achieved by Chuck Yeager in 1947 and generates a "sonic boom." Supersonic flight presents aerodynamic challenges such as ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 test vehicle is scheduled to lift off today (Jan. 28) at 11 a.m. EST (1600 GMT). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

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Dawn Aerospace, a New Zealand company, has received regulatory approval to fly its remotely operated, rocket-powered Mk-II Aurora aircraft at supersonic speeds and high altitudes. The Mk-II Aurora is ...

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