"NASA Unveils X-59 'Quiet Supersonic' Jet for Revolutionary Flight Testing"
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NASA and Lockheed Martin have unveiled the X-59, a "quiet supersonic" aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound without creating disruptive sonic booms. The experimental aircraft, funded by a $248 million grant from NASA, features a sleek, aerodynamic design and an innovative eXternal Visibility System (XVS) in place of a traditional cockpit window. While the X-59 has yet to take off, it is scheduled for its first flight later this year, with the potential to revolutionize both military and civilian air travel.
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