NASA's X-59 reaches supersonic speed

NASA's X-59 hit Mach 1.1 (~713 mph) at 43,400 ft on June 5 — a quiet-supersonic test aiming for a 'thump' not a boom.

NASA's X-59 breaks sound barrier

NASA's experimental aircraft reached a major milestone last week by achieving supersonic speed. It's a first for the agency ...

NASA's X-59 breaks sound barrier, moves closer to quiet supersonic passenger travel

The experimental X-59 reached Mach 1.1 during a test flight and is preparing for higher-speed missions that could help ...

Watch NASA's new experimental jet break the sound barrier for the first time

NASA is testing the X-59, an experimental plane that was designed to exceed the speed of sound without a loud sonic boom.
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NASA's experimental quiet jet hits supersonic speed for the first time

NASA's X-59 jet-meant to break the sound barrier without a sonic boom-passed Mach 1 for the first time this month, marking a ...
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In a First, NASA’s Experimental X-59 Plane Flew Faster Than the Speed of Sound, Setting the Stage for ‘Quiet’ Supersonic Aircraft

The United States banned supersonic flights over its land in 1973 due to their ear-splitting sonic booms. Experts are ...

Watch NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Break the Sound Barrier for the First Time

As the aircraft broke the sound barrier, however, its quiet thump was not heard. A NASA F-15 chase plane flew nearby to ...
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Supersonic— NASA's X-59 breaks the sound barrier for the first time

On June 5, 2026, NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage ...
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NASA's X-59 aircraft flies supersonic for first time

NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for ...
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SONIC 4’s Star Kristen Bell Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek

Kristen Bell, who voiced Anna in FROZEN and will voice Amy Rose in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4, recently gave fans a sneak ...
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NASA's X-59 QueSST goes supersonic

NASA's X-59 QueSST flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, expanding into the supersonic portion of its ...

Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 Makes History With First Unmanned Supersonic Flight

Discover how the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 achieved Mach 1.21 in its historic first unmanned supersonic flight. Read the full test flight details now!