X-59 Patch

NASA's X-59 Quesst is an experimental aircraft designed to reduce loud sonic booms to a gentle "thump," aimed at enabling commercial supersonic travel over land. Developed by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, it began flight testing in late 2025, reaching speeds near Mach 0.95 and high altitudes (43,000 ft) by April 2026, with plans to reach Mach 1.4 at 55,000 feet.