NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft beginning taxi tests—a key step toward redefining air travel:

NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Begins Taxi Tests

The future of flight takes a major step forward as NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft hits the runway for initial testing.

What Is the X-59?

The X-59 is an experimental jet designed to fly faster than sound without the loud sonic boom—replacing it with a soft "thump."

What’s Next for the X-59?

After taxi testing, NASA plans first flight tests later this year, with community response studies to follow.