NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Takes First Flight

NASA and Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first test flight of the X‑59 experimental jet, a key step towards developing supersonic passenger jets without sonic booms. The jet, part of NASA's Quesst mission, flew at 230 mph and 12,000 feet, with future flights aiming for full supersonic speed. The project, which has received over $500 million in funding, aims to gather data on noise levels to potentially change aviation rules and make faster-than-sound flights more practical. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.