Speed without noise: how the X-59 rewrites supersonic flight rules

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NASA is preparing something big. The X-59, a new generation of supersonic aircraft, is being prepared for its first flight.

The space agency NASA planned 2024 for the first flight of the experimental X-59 QueSST aircraft. This project aims to develop technologies that in the future will significantly reduce the noise level from sonic booms accompanying supersonic aircraft flights.

The X-59, developed as part of NASA's collaboration with Lockheed Martin, promises to be a breakthrough in supersonic aviation. Its unique design allows you to minimize noise when crossing the sound barrier, which makes it significantly less noisy compared to traditional supersonic aircraft.

"This flight is an important step towards opening up new horizons in supersonic flight, which in turn could lead to the development of new commercial supersonic passenger aircraft," said NASA administrator Bill Nelson.

During the test flights, it is planned to collect data on the impact of supersonic booms on the environment and people, which will help in the future to develop standards and recommendations for reducing noise pollution from supersonic aviation.

The X-59 project has received a wide public response and support in the scientific community, which underlines its importance for the future of the aviation industry. The innovative technologies behind this project pave the way for a new era in supersonic flight, with the promise of making air travel faster and more accessible to the general public.
 
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