NASA’s Newly Unveiled X-59 Quiet Supersonic Plane Eyes First Flight (Trailer)
NASA and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works recently unveiled the X-59 experimental aircraft, designed and built to reduce a loud sonic boom, associated with faster-than-sound flight, to a quiet sonic thump. The X-59 now moves closer to its first flight — - a step toward making commercial supersonic flight over land a reality for everyone. Researchers on NASA’s Quesst mission will work to understand people’s reactions to the X-59’s thump and give that data to regulators, who will then consider writing new sound-based rules to lift the ban on commercial supersonic flight over land.
NASA: Onward and Upward
NASA's mission revolves around the pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries, pushing the boundaries of human understanding and capabilities. The phrase reflects the agency's continuous determination to explore new frontiers, both within our solar system and beyond. This commitment extends to the development of cutting-edge technologies, fostering international collaboration, and fostering educational initiatives to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.
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