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Technology Hardware #nasa#x-59
NASA's X-59 Reaches Speed and Altitude Milestones Ahead of First Quiet Supersonic Flights
NASA's X-59 research plane reached Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet in a test flight on Friday, following an earlier supersonic flight on June 5. The milestones bring the aircraft closer to the Quesst mission, which will see it fly over US communities to gather public feedback on its quiet sonic thump.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source
Technology Hardware #parker solar probe#solar energy
Solar Overtakes Coal in US Electricity Generation for First Time in May 2026, Ember Reports
For the first time, solar power generated more electricity than coal in the United States in May 2026, according to energy think tank Ember. Solar supplied a record 12.8 percent of US electricity, while coal fell to 12.2 percent, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever. The milestone signals accelerating transition away from coal and has direct implications for global energy commodity trade flows.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source