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Re:In the US, a rotating detonation rocket engine takes flight by K0balt on Thursday May 15, 2025 @04:52PM (#43999235)
Flying it the high limits of the atmosphere reduces sonic boom intensity due to both the extremely low density of the air and the distance from the ground. Ultimately, sonic boom is a sign of wasted energy, so if (big if) we can make aircraft that conform to the required aerodynamic ideals for efficient hypersonic flight, they will be relatively quiet.

Just like with regular air travel, though, I would expect a few decades of practical application for specialized service before it was commodified to be really useful for large amounts of passengers.

Re:In the US, a rotating detonation rocket engine takes flight by amy214 on Friday May 16, 2025 @12:00AM (#44001727)
what about noise is you're supersonic noise and sound is about a mile back
Re:In the US, a rotating detonation rocket engine takes flight by K0balt on Friday May 16, 2025 @09:24AM (#44005224)
I think the concern is for the frothing masses of earthbound unfortunates, not the passengers hurtling gloriously towards destiny miles above the troublesome surface of the planet.