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NASA’s New Supersonic Jet Just Broke the Sound Barrier Twice on Test Flights

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NASA's X-59 aircraft broke the sound barrier twice during two separate test flights in June, reaching a top speed of Mach 1.4 (about 924 mph).

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NASA's X-59 supersonic aircraft has broken the speed of sound for the first time, heralding a new era in high-speed air travel.

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If supersonic airliners return to the skies, it will be possible thanks to the American space agency NASA, which is testing whether such aircraft can exceed supersonic speeds without causing the sonic boom.

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stuff.co.za broke the news on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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