NASA, Lockheed Martin Reveal X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft (Jan. 12, 2024)

NASA will host a media teleconference covering the rollout of the painted, fully constructed X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. This teleconference will take place at 6:30 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 12. NASA’s X-59 is a one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft that will demonstrate the ability to fly supersonic while generating a gentle “sonic thump” rather than the normally loud sonic boom. The aircraft will be unveiled publicly for the first time earlier in the day at Skunk Works. Speakers on the teleconference will include:
• Catherine Bahm, manager of NASA’s Low Boom Flight Demonstrator project
• Peter Coen, NASA Quesst mission integration manager
• David Richardson, Lockheed Martin X-59 program director
• Dr. Michael Buonanno, Lockheed Martin X-59 air vehicle lead