NASA's X-59 Aircraft Completes Initial Supersonic Flight

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Published: 2026-06-08
Category: science
Source: The Aviationist
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NASA's experimental X-59 QueSST aircraft recently achieved its first supersonic flight, reaching Mach 1.1. This significant milestone is part of a broader mission to develop technology that reduces the intensity of sonic booms. The project aims to enable quieter supersonic travel, potentially opening new possibilities for commercial flights over land.

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