NASA’s first large scale, piloted X-plane in more than three decades is cleared for final assembly and integration of its systems following a major project review by senior managers held December 12, 2019 at NASA’s headquarters in Washington.
NASA X-59 Cleared for Final Assembly
Key Takeaways:
- NASA's X-59 QueSST (Quiet SuperSonic Technology) aircraft, its first large-scale piloted X-plane in over three decades, has cleared a major review for final assembly and integration, targeting a first flight in 2021.
- The X-59 is specifically designed to reduce the loudness of sonic booms to a "gentle thump" to enable future commercial supersonic flight over land.
- The project will involve flying the X-59 over U.S. communities to gather public perception data, which will help regulators establish new rules for supersonic air travel.
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