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Engineers have successfully flown a drone at near-supersonic speeds thanks to a new type of engine that burns like a rocket and could one day lead to hypersonic Mach 9 commercial flights. When you ...

China has made significant progress in hypersonic aviation, announcing the successful test flight of a jumbo jet prototype that achieved speeds of Mach 6.56, or approximately 5,033 miles per hour. The ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To fly at supersonic speeds is to punch through an invisible ...