2026年05月02日 日本語

NASA Tests New X-59 Jet, Aiming for Supersonic Flight with Reduced Sonic Boom

NASA has released footage of the test flight of its newest jet, the X-59, engineered to travel faster than the speed of sound. This aircraft is designed to transform the loud sonic boom typically generated by supersonic flight into a quieter “sonic shock.”

This technological advancement significantly broadens the prospects for the commercial viability of supersonic passenger aircraft in the future. NASA plans to utilize the X-59 to gather data on ground noise impact and gauge public acceptance. The successful test flight marks a crucial milestone in aviation technology.