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X-59, NASA's Quiet Supersonic Jet, Flies Over US Desert In First Test Flight
NASA's X-59 supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Tuesday in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.
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NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Takes Historic First Flight, Paving Way for Quiet Supersonic Travel
NASA’s X-59 experimental jet has completed its first flight, demonstrating quiet supersonic technology that could one day allow faster-than-sound travel over populated areas. The test marks a major step toward lifting U.S. restrictions on supersonic flight and could revolutionize commercial aviation.
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NASA F-15 Flights Validate Supersonic Tools for X-59 Quiet Flight Quesst Mission
NASA’s twin F-15 jets validated critical tools for the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, confirming precision systems like shock-sensing probes, schlieren imaging, and ALIGNS navigation during May flights over the Mojave Desert. The successful tests mark a key step in NASA’s Quesst mission, which aims to enable quieter, faster commercial air trav...
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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NASA Unveils Aircraft That Can Travel Faster Than Speed Of Sound. See Pic
Its predicted top speed is 1.4 times the speed of sound or 1,488 kilometres per hour.
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NASA Explores Possibility Of Commercial Flight At 4 Times The Speed Of Sound
The American space agency studied the potential routes on which the plane can be deployed.
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Suborbital Flights Might Soon Take You To Any Point On Earth Within 2 Hours: Study
NASAs experimental supersonic aircraft, the X-59 'Son of Concorde' is all set for its first test flight.
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Virgin Galactic, Rolls-Royce Team Up To Build Mach 3 Plane
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic on Monday announced a partnership with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to build a supersonic commercial airplane that flies at three times the speed of sound.
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X-59, NASA's Quiet Supersonic Jet, Flies Over US Desert In First Test Flight
NASA's X-59 supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Tuesday in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.
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NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Takes Historic First Flight, Paving Way for Quiet Supersonic Travel
NASA’s X-59 experimental jet has completed its first flight, demonstrating quiet supersonic technology that could one day allow faster-than-sound travel over populated areas. The test marks a major step toward lifting U.S. restrictions on supersonic flight and could revolutionize commercial aviation.
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NASA F-15 Flights Validate Supersonic Tools for X-59 Quiet Flight Quesst Mission
NASA’s twin F-15 jets validated critical tools for the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, confirming precision systems like shock-sensing probes, schlieren imaging, and ALIGNS navigation during May flights over the Mojave Desert. The successful tests mark a key step in NASA’s Quesst mission, which aims to enable quieter, faster commercial air trav...
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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NASA Unveils Aircraft That Can Travel Faster Than Speed Of Sound. See Pic
Its predicted top speed is 1.4 times the speed of sound or 1,488 kilometres per hour.
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NASA Explores Possibility Of Commercial Flight At 4 Times The Speed Of Sound
The American space agency studied the potential routes on which the plane can be deployed.
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Suborbital Flights Might Soon Take You To Any Point On Earth Within 2 Hours: Study
NASAs experimental supersonic aircraft, the X-59 'Son of Concorde' is all set for its first test flight.
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Virgin Galactic, Rolls-Royce Team Up To Build Mach 3 Plane
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic on Monday announced a partnership with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to build a supersonic commercial airplane that flies at three times the speed of sound.
