Fasten Your Seatbelts for Supersonic Travel

Image Credit: NASA/Steve Freeman — Image: NASA and Lockheed Martin publicly unveil the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft at a ceremony in Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA’s Quesst mission, which seeks to solve one of the major barriers to supersonic flight over land, currently banned in the United States, by making sonic booms quieter. Credit: NASA/Steve Freeman

NASA fires up super-quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft

https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/08/nasa_fires_up_x_59/

NASA is pushing boundaries in air travel with its new supersonic aircraft, aiming to make the skies quieter while still reaching impressive speeds. The aircraft recently fired up its engines for the first time, marking a significant milestone in its development. This project signals a promising future for faster, less disruptive air travel, which could revolutionize how we think about flying. As we await further tests, the excitement builds around the potential for a new era of aviation that combines speed with reduced noise. This innovation could change the game for both commercial and private flights, inviting a whole new generation of travellers to experience the skies like never before.

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