NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Takes First Steps Toward Quiet Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet just hit a major milestone—rolling down the runway under its own power for the first time! This sleek experimental aircraft completed low-speed taxi tests, bringing it one step closer to flight. As the star of NASA’s Quesst mission, the X-59 is designed to turn the deafening sonic boom into a gentle “thump,” paving the way for quiet supersonic travel over land. The data it collects could help shape future noise regulations and unlock faster commercial air travel worldwide.