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.
The X-59 jet is NASA’s answer to that problem. Featuring a needlelike tip, it’s designed to travel at more than 1,000 miles ...
NASA's experimental supersonic X-59 jet designed to travel faster than the speed of sound is preparing for its second flight from California.