309K views · 5.6K reactions | X-59 has officially completed its first flight ever! NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for the field of aeronautics research. ✈️ A culmination of all the right stuff: https://go.nasa.gov/48jRt4l | NASA Aeronautics | Facebook

Lockheed Martin’s Quiet supersonic X-59 QueSST jet soars over California in its first flight. The flight began with takeoff from Palmdale Airport and, after an hour, was concluded with landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft is designed to verify the aerodynamic suppression of the sonic boom at supersonic speeds. Previous post: https://t.co/WGa8lFIhM2 🎥Credit: jmh.creates @JarodMHamilton #aircraft #supersonic | FL360aero

9K views · 104 reactions | NASA’s X-59 historic test flight  Yesterday, the X-59, designed to break the sound barrier with minimal noise, took to the skies for the first time. After takeoff, the aircraft turned north toward Edwards Air Force Base, where it landed safely about an hour later near NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. | Aviation Addicts | Facebook