NASA & Lockheed Martin’s X-59: Paving the Way for Quieter Supersonic Travel

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In the realm of aeronautics and aerospace engineering, innovation is a constant pursuit. For NASA and Lockheed Martin, the X-59 QueSST (Quiet Supersonic Transport) represents a significant step towards transforming the future of supersonic travel. This ambitious project is geared towards addressing one of the most significant challenges in aviation: the sonic boom. The X-59 QueSST is a sleek, cutting-edge aircraft designed with a specific mission in mind — to make supersonic flight quieter. Traditional...

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