NASA"s X-59 quiet supersonic jet successfully completed its first flight over California on October 29, 2025. The aircraft, built by Lockheed Martin, took off from Palmdale and landed at Edwards Air Force Base. This flight marks a significant milestone in the development of low-boom commercial supersonic travel.
The X-59 is part of NASA"s efforts to advance supersonic flight technology while minimizing the noise associated with breaking the sound barrier. The successful flight is a key step toward the potential commercialization of supersonic air travel, which has been limited in the past due to noise regulations.
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