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Aerodynamics Pressure Waves Intensity and Distance Causes Shock Waves Atmospheric Re-entry Hypersonic Speeds Supersonic Flight Dynamics

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2w ago

NASA’s X-59 Breaks the Sound Barrier in First Supersonic Flight

The flight advances tests intended to show that redesigned airframe geometry can turn a sonic boom into a much quieter “thump,” providing data regulators need to consider allowing supersonic flights over land.

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3mo ago

NASA Set to Fly X-59 for Second Time Thursday, Kicking Off Envelope-Expansion Tests