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Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier on historic test flight (video)
By Brett Tingley published
Boom Supersonic made history today (Jan. 28) when its XB-1 jet broke the sound barrier for the first time on a test flight over the American desert.
Boom Supersonic to break sound barrier during historic test flight today: Watch live
By Mike Wall published
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator craft will break the sound barrier for the first time during a Jan. 28 test flight, and you can watch the action live.
Boom Supersonic's next-generation XB-1 passenger plane 1 step away from breaking the sound barrier
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator craft could become the first commercial jet to break the sound barrier since Concorde after acing its 11th test and reaching 0.95 Mach at low altitudes.
Electric spacecraft propulsion may soon take a leap, thanks to new supercomputer
By Keith Cooper published
Spacecraft powered by electric propulsion could soon be better protected against their own exhaust, thanks to new supercomputer simulations.
Beam me to the stars: Scientists propose wild new interstellar travel tech
By Victoria Corless published
"Chemical rockets that we use today, even with the extra speed boost from flying by planets, or from swinging by the sun for a boost, just don't have the ability to scale to useful interstellar speeds."
Rocket Lab selected to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for US military
By Julian Dossett published
The new 5-year contract that focuses on hypersonic technology is worth $1.45 billion.
DJI Flip drone review
By James Abbott published
The DJI Flip is a sub-250 g drone with multiple control options and the ability to capture 4K 60 FPS video and 12MP/48MP photos.
Ruko U11MINI drone review
By James Abbott published
Review The Ruko U11MINI is a lightweight beginner drone with a multitude of plus and minus points that don't make it the most straightforward option.
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