NASA X-59 Aircraft Moves to Quiet Supersonic Flight Testing After Initial Success

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Published: 2026-09-09T03:26:00Z
Category: science
Source: Zamin.uz
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NASA's X-59 experimental aircraft has completed 25 test flights, validating its stability and control. The Quesst program is now progressing to a crucial phase to determine if the aircraft can produce a significantly quieter sonic "thump" instead of a traditional boom. This development is key for potentially enabling future commercial supersonic travel over land.

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