On the 19th of June 2023, NASA’s X-59 aircraft was successfully advanced from its construction site to the flight line at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, marking a crucial milestone towards its first flight. As NASA’s central and main Quesst mission, the X-59 is set to demonstrate supersonic speeds, breaking Mach 1 while reducing the traditionally loud sonic boom to a quiet sonic thump. With a unique design with sleek, sharp edges and a long, pointed nose, the X-59 aircraft is now closer than ever to the runway, preparing for rigorous ground tests.   Along with these tests, … Continue reading Reviving the Supersonic Dream: An Inside Look at NASA’s X-59