NASA's X-59 supersonic aircraft completes its first flight
Washington, November 6 (Hibya) - The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that its quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft flew from Birmingham, Alabama, to Daytona Beach, Florida.
In a post on its social media account, NASA stated that the X-59 was designed to produce a gentle sound instead of a traditional sonic boom when flying faster than the speed of sound.
NASA announced that the aircraft is intended to pave the way for a new era of quieter supersonic flight technology. The agency noted that the X-59 is preparing for additional flights in which it will demonstrate its maximum performance and that it will share updates on further developments.
Usa News Agency