NASA's X-59 Quesst: Overturning the 50-Year-Old Supersonic Speed Limit - SciTechDaily
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NASA is addressing the longstanding ban on civilian supersonic flights over land by developing the X-59 aircraft, which aims to minimize sonic booms to mere "thumps." This initiative could lead to regulatory changes that prioritize noise level over speed, pot…