NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Prepares for Groundbreaking Noise Tests
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is set to undergo critical noise measurement tests in California’s Mojave Desert this August. The tests aim to prove that the jet’s unique design can reduce sonic booms to a gentle thud, paving the way for commercial supersonic travel. “This could bring back faster-than-sound flights without disturbing communities,” said NASA engineer Sarah Thompson. Posts on X are abuzz with excitement, with users sharing renderings of the sleek jet.
Why It Matters: Successful tests could revolutionize air travel, making supersonic flights viable again by 2030.
