speed of sound

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Among the weapons Russia used at the weekend was its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which can travel 10 times the speed of sound and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, according to Moscow.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

When they do, they will slam into Earth’s atmosphere at over 32 times the speed of sound — and will do so using a reentry technique that has yet to be tested in real-world scenarios.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

As space debris plunges into the atmosphere, it travels faster than the speed of sound.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

Chinese hypersonic missiles, which can travel at least five times the speed of sound and evade most air defenses, exceed Western capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

“It is here that Newton stomped his foot to measure the echo, calculating the speed of sound for the first time.”

From "Educated" by Tara Westover