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NASA and Lockheed Martin Unveil X-59 "Quiet" Supersonic Aircraft.

Science & Technology | Dated: 13 Jan 2026

NASA and Lockheed Martin have officially rolled out the X-59 Quesst (Quiet SuperSonic Technology) aircraft. The experimental plane is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while generating a gentle "sonic thump" instead of the loud sonic boom typically associated with supersonic flight.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It aims to lift the ban on commercial supersonic flight over land.
  • The X-59 has a long, thin nose that accounts for almost a third of its length to disperse shockwaves.
  • It will fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound (925 mph).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Aircraft: X-59 Quesst.
  • Developer: NASA & Lockheed Martin.
  • Goal: Quiet Supersonic Travel.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the primary feature of the X-59 aircraft recently unveiled by NASA and Lockheed Martin?

Correct Answer: Quiet Supersonic Flight

🚀 Quick Recap:

About NASA

  • Administrator – Bill Nelson
  • HQ – Washington, D.C.