NASA’s X-59 QueSST Goes Supersonic

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Source: The AviationistBy: Stefano D’UrsoDate: 06/08/2026, 3:12:00 AM
NASA’s X-59 QueSST flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, expanding into the supersonic portion of its flight envelope. NASA’s experimental X-59 QueSST (Quiet SuperSonic Technology) conducted its first supersonic flight on June 5, 2026, reaching…
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