NASA is testing a cutting-edge airplane designed to travel at speeds above the speed of sound, with the aim of paving the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft. The Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft is part of a low-boom flight demonstrator project, which seeks to reduce sonic booms associated with supersonic flight.
The QueSST aircraft is an experimental plane that has been designed to produce a lower sonic boom than traditional supersonic aircraft. By minimizing the sonic boom, the plane aims to make high-speed flight more accessible and comfortable for passengers.
While details about the project’s goals and timeline are scarce, NASA officials have confirmed that the agency is working towards developing commercial aircraft that can travel at speeds exceeding Mach 1, the speed of sound. If successful, this technology could significantly reduce travel times between continents.
NASA has not revealed any further information on the project or its expected outcomes. However, the Quiet SuperSonic Technology initiative represents a significant step forward in supersonic flight research and development.
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