NASA's X-59 ready to break the sound barrier silently

The experimental X-59 aircraft has completed 25 test flights for its Quesst mission.

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NASA will measure its sonic footprint to lift a 50-year-old regulatory ban.

This project could revive silent commercial supersonic flights.

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