NASA's experimental supersonic X-59 jet designed to travel faster than the speed of sound is preparing for its second flight ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NASA's quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft completed its second test flight, marking the start of an expanded flight campaign aimed at ...

The X-59 is designed to travel faster than the speed of sound without creating a loud sonic boom. The ultimate goal is to prove that quiet supersonic flight is a viable option for commercial airlines.

Cockpit views and flight video show the X-59 going through its paces over Mojave. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space ...