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NASA's experimental aircraft breaks sound barrier for 1st time
Jun 6, 2026
NewsBytes

NASA's experimental aircraft breaks sound barrier for 1st time

NASA's X-59 aircraft broke the sound barrier on June 5 at Edwards Air Force Base. This marks a big step for the QueSST mission, aiming to replace loud sonic booms with quieter sounds. The experimental plane "got a major milestone" in supersonic flight technology.