X-59
Coverage of X-59 in the Nexus archive.
- NASA's X-59 reaches speed and altitude milestones ahead of first quiet supersonic flights
NASA's X-59 has reached speed and altitude milestones, advancing toward its first quiet supersonic flights. The plane will soon be ready to fly over US communities.
- Supersonic jet that will fly you from LA to NYC in less than 3 hours tested in California
NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, designed to reduce noise and fly faster than sound, is being tested in California's desert. The experimental aircraft aims to revolutionize cross-country travel by cutting the flight time from Los Angeles to New York City to under three hours.
- NASA’s X-59 is about to break the sound barrier for the first time
NASA’s X-59 jet is set to break the sound barrier for the first time, aiming to reach Mach 1.6 at 60,000 feet. The aircraft is designed to replace the sonic boom with a quieter 'thump' to enable supersonic passenger travel over populated areas.
- NASA readies the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, SpaceX's Starship grounded and more science stories
NASA is preparing the X-59 for its first supersonic flight, while SpaceX's Starship remains grounded. The article highlights recent developments in aerospace technology.