NASAS QUESST MISSION

Jul 21 2025SCIENCE

The X-59: Making Supersonic Travel Quiet and Accessible

The X-59 is a big step forward in making supersonic travel quieter. It's designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without creating a loud sonic boom. This is a big deal because the loud noise from supersonic flights has been a major problem in the past. The X-59 is currently being built and tested. It's a long, narrow aircraft with a unique shape that helps re...

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