Starlink records Boom Supersonic XB-1 Jet as it makes history
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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet became the first civil aircraft to break the sound barrier over the US, with nearly 500,000 people watching the live-streamed test flight via a Starlink Mini terminal. The XB-1 reached Mach 1.122 and a maximum altitude of 35,290 feet during its 34-minute flight. This milestone marks significant progress towards developing commercial supersonic airliners, potentially revolutionizing future air travel.
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