NASA's X-59 Jet Nears Inaugural Quiet Supersonic Flight

NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft is preparing for its initial supersonic flight in early June, a significant step for the Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project. The X-59 is engineered to produce a quieter 'thump' instead of a traditional sonic boom, potentially enabling future supersonic passenger travel over populated areas. This new phase of testing will gather crucial data for NASA's Quesst mission at higher altitudes and speeds.