106K views · 1.3K reactions | SUPERSONIC JET MAKES HISTORIC TEST FLIGHT: NASA’s X-59 jet just completed its first test flight over the California desert. It’s designed to break the sound barrier without a sonic boom and could revolutionize air travel. ABC's Sophie Flay reports. | World News Now | Facebook

NASA’s new X-59 Quesst quiet supersonic jet took off for its first flight from the U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, early on Oct. 28. | NTD News

Lockheed Martin’s Quiet supersonic X-59 QueSST jet soars over California in its first flight. The flight began with takeoff from Palmdale Airport and, after an hour, was concluded with landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft is designed to verify the aerodynamic suppression of the sonic boom at supersonic speeds. Previous post: https://t.co/WGa8lFIhM2 🎥Credit: jmh.creates @JarodMHamilton #aircraft #supersonic | FL360aero