NASA's X-59 jet, designed for quiet supersonic travel, successfully broke the sound barrier on June 5, marking a major step forward in aviation innovation.
The historic flight took place yesterday
Jun 06, 2026
05:18 pm
What's the storyNASA's experimental aircraft, the X-59, has achieved a major milestone by breaking the sound barrier for the first time.
The historic flight took place on June 5 at California's Edwards Air Force Base.
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