Is the makings of objects travelling faster than sound affecting the earth’s atmosphere?

Question: Is the makings of objects travelling faster than sound affecting the earth's atmosphere?
- Keywords:
  atmosphere,
  earth,
  fast,
  sound
Asked by Navaneeth to Michael on 21 Jun 2016.
- Michael Carley answered on 21 Jun 2016:
  
  Probably not directly, but supersonic aircraft engines burn a lot of fuel so they might have a bigger effect than similar, slower, aeroplanes.

Question: Is the makings of objects travelling faster than sound affecting the earth's atmosphere?