NASA reports X-59 flight breaks sound barrier

NASA successfully launched the experimental aircraft "X-59," which surpassed the speed of sound for the first time during an 81-minute flight over Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft reached a speed of Mach 1.1 at an altitude of 43,400 feet. As part of the "Quest" project, this aircraft aims to address the noise issue caused by sonic booms and to enhance supersonic flight capabilities, with the goal of developing aircraft that can reach speeds of up to Mach 1.4 and conduct test flights over populated communities. The research is intended to pave the way for modifying international regulations to enable the future operation of faster-than-sound passenger planes.

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