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NASA's new supersonic jet passes 1st test flight

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet makes historic 1st flight (photos)

The X-59 is NASA's experimental new jet built to break the sound barrier without generating the thunderous sonic booms typically associated with supersonic flight.

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NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Marks Historic First Flight

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NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet completes maiden flight

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NASA takes one step closer to launching quiet supersonic jets

If NASA and Lockheed Martin can successfully lower the volume, the new jets could slash travel time between places like New York City and Los Angeles roughly in half, opening up an entirely new air t...

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Quiet Supersonic X-59 Jet Soars Over California Desert in First Test Flight

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NASA’s X-59 jet completes first test flight, paving way for quiet supersonic travel

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X-59 Debut Could Launch New Era for Commercial Aviation

The X-59 is the cornerstone of NASA’s Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QUESST) program, which launched in 2016. At the time, the space agency hoped to fly it by 2020. But though that timeline has faced delays, Tuesday’s sortie represents a major step forward.

Story of NASA Ames and its 80×120-foot wind tunnel that changed future of flight

How NASA Ames’ 80×120-foot wind tunnel became the beating heart of American aeronautics, testing everything from spacecraft to wind turbines.