When the US rocket program hit a wall in the 1940s, one particular program emerged to advance flight technology and explore far beyond previous limits. This video explores the significance of the ...

The craft tore through the thin atmosphere and officially broke the sound barrier, reaching a top speed of Mach 1.06. It was the world's first supersonic level flight.

Baumgartner, who was known as "Fearless Felix," was most known for his 2012 skydive that broke the sound barrier. The stunt was part of the Red Bull Stratos project. Baumgartner partnered with the ...

The Cornell Daily Sun - Independent Since 1880.By wpengine Feb 19, 2004 12:30 am· Updated Feb 19, 2004 5:30 am Reading time: about 2 minutes ...

Attention, turbojet-heads: Turner Classic Movies airs "The Sound Barrier" at 8 p.m. EST Friday, May 7. The 1952 film, directed by David Lean, plays fast and loose with aerodynamics and aviation ...

The West Virginia International Yeager Airport opened a Chuck Yeager exhibit to honor him breaking the sound barrier. The exhibit can be found in the airport's observation area.