"NASA's X-59: A Patriotic Paint Job for the Quiet Supersonic Jet"
NASA's experimental supersonic jet, the X-59, is getting a new red, white, and blue paint job ahead of its first flight. The patriotic color scheme not only adds aesthetic appeal but also helps protect the aircraft from moisture and corrosion. The design includes safety markings for ground and flight operations. The X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier with a sonic "thump" instead of a boom, and its successful flight could potentially change rules that currently prohibit supersonic jets from flying over land.