Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight in U.S.
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First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
A sleek white aircraft has become the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrierABC News - 1d -
Supersonic prototype jet breaks sound barrier on US test flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 hit Mach 1.1 over Mojave desert, bringing company closer to planned supersonic airliner. A US-made prototype jet has broken the sound barrier, in the first commercial venture ...The Guardian - 1d -
Boom! This Startup Just Broke the Sound Barrier as it Pushes to Revive Civilian Supersonic Flight
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Record-breaking snow triggers flight cancellations, school and business closures in U.S. South
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Pentagon to support deportation flights, construct barriers in border deployment
The U.S. military will support deportation flights and intelligence collection and help construct barriers when 1,500 active-duty troops deploy to the southern border and begin work in the next two ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster during test flight
While the Starship is lost, the mission's first-stage booster successfully returned to the launch tower, where it was caught by the tower's robotic arms.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX Ship Explodes During Test Flight
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South Korea Jet Crash Sparks Debate Over Barrier's Proximity to Runway
Investigators probing the deadly crash are seeking clues on why the plane hit the runway without its landing gear down after an apparent bird strike.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1
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