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NASA's X-59: Quiet Supersonic Flights Near Reality!

6/12/2025

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NASA is making strides in supersonic travel with its X-59 aircraft, currently undergoing tests in the Mojave Desert. Two F-15 jets are gathering crucial data on shock waves, paving the way for quieter commercial flights. With the first flight set for later this year, the dream of flying faster than sound without the sonic boom is closer than ever.

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NASA is making strides in supersonic travel with its X-59 aircraft, currently undergoing tests in the Mojave Desert. Two F-15 jets are gathering crucial data on shock waves, paving the way for quieter commercial flights. With the first flight set for later this year, the dream of flying faster than sound without the sonic boom is closer than ever.