NASA’s Supersonic X-59 Heads for Florida Vacation

NASA's experimental supersonic aircraft, designated as the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QSSST) demonstrator, is slated to travel to Florida for a series of events. The aircraft was previously observed near Edwards Air Force Base in California before its planned move. NASA intends to showcase the X-59 at the Max Power expo and airshow held at Kennedy Space Center during November. This event will provide an opportunity to demonstrate the technology designed to reduce sonic booms associated with supersonic flight. Officials have indicated that this trip represents a key step in NASA’s efforts to transition to quieter supersonic travel.