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On the Brink of Revolution: NASA’s Quiet Supersonic X-59 Moves Toward Maiden Flight


NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft is in the final stages of testing before its first flight, focusing on ensuring it can surpass the speed of sound without the disruptive sonic boom. The tests range from structural integrity assessments to control system evaluations, setting the stage for a new e

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