Key facts
- NASA aircraft successfully broke the sound barrier during a test flight.
- This marks the first supersonic test flight for the aircraft.
- The program has completed 16 flights in the last 90 days.
- The first flight occurred on October 28, 2025.
NASA has successfully broken the sound barrier with one of its aircraft during a test flight, marking a significant milestone for the space agency. This achievement follows an intensive testing period, during which the team has completed 16 flights in the last 90 days. The program's first flight took place on October 28, 2025.