Nasa’s supersonic ‘flying swordfish’ makes history with its first test flight

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NASA’S SUPERSONIC ‘FLYING SWORDFISH’ MAKES HISTORY WITH ITS FIRST TEST FLIG

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How It Works Magazine

04 December, 2025

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