Traveling at Supersonic Speeds: Boom's Big Test Flight
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In late January, Boom broke the sound barrier with its XB-1 jet. Our intrepid crew was on the ground to witness the event and to interview the folks at Boom who helped make the flight happen. Come with us to Mojave, California not only to see the flight but also to learn some Mojave history. It’s a special place that lets people do special things.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - The Death of Supersonic Travel
04:25 - Boom Supersonic’s Big Gamble
06:40 - The Challenges of Building a Faster Future
09:00 - Preparing for a Historic Test Flight
11:15 - Engineering a Supersonic Jet
13:30 - Inside Mojave: The Test Flight Hub
15:45 - The Moment of Truth: Takeoff
18:00 - Breaking the Sound Barrier Again
20:15 - What’s Next for Supersonic Travel?
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