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Acquisition·X-59

NASA Prepares X-59 for First Supersonic Flight

1 source · first reported 19d ago

NASA completed subsonic testing of the X-59 and is preparing software updates and acoustic evaluations ahead of the aircraft's first supersonic flight.

Why it matters

The X-59 is a key project for reducing sonic booms, a major hurdle for supersonic flight. Its successful supersonic flight will be a significant milestone in this effort.

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