Businesstoday iconBusinesstodaySep 26, 2026

Supersonic flight is back! NASA's strange-looking X-59 has one huge problem to solve

NASA's X-59 is testing quieter supersonic flight by tackling sonic booms, while its unusual cockpit, camera system and pilot-led testing raise fresh questions about the future of aircraft.

Supersonic flight is back! NASA's strange-looking X-59 has one huge problem to solve

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NASA's X-59 is testing quieter supersonic flight by tackling sonic booms, while its unusual cockpit, camera system and pilot-led testing raise fresh questions about the future of aircraft.

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NASA's X-59 is testing quieter supersonic flight by tackling sonic booms, while its unusual cockpit, camera system and pilot-led testing raise fresh questions about the future of aircraft.

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