
NASA's X-59 research plane reached Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet in a test flight on Friday, hitting key targets for its Quesst mission. The aircraft is designed to produce a quiet sonic thump instead of a loud boom. It will later fly over populated areas to gather public feedback.
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NASA X-59 Breaks Sound Barrier in Quiet Test Flight