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technology1 year ago

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Clears Safety Review, Nears Test Flight

NASA's X-59 supersonic jet has passed its Flight Readiness Review, a crucial step towards its first flight. The review assessed safety measures and potential hazards, providing recommendations for the next phase, the Airworthiness and Flight Safety Review. The X-59, developed with Lockheed Martin, aims to reduce the noise of sonic booms, making supersonic flights over land feasible again. Further ground tests are planned before the jet's maiden flight.

via Space.com|
#flight-readiness-review#lockheed-martin#nasa
science1 year ago

"Chasing the Longest Eclipse: Scientists' Supersonic Concorde Journey"

On June 30, 1973, the Concorde 001, a supersonic jet, flew into the moon's shadow during a total solar eclipse, extending the totality duration from 7 minutes on the ground to a stunning 74 minutes. The flight, which broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in human history, allowed scientists to study the sun's corona and chromosphere. Despite subsequent attempts, including by other Concordes in 1999, it remains a legendary achievement that continues to inspire eclipse chasers.

via Livescience.com|
#astronomy#concorde#science
science-and-astronomy1 year ago

"Concorde Jet's Record-Breaking Flight During Longest Total Solar Eclipse"

On June 30, 1973, the Concorde 001, a supersonic jet, broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history by extending the duration of totality from 7 minutes to 74 minutes. Flying at 55,000 feet, the Concorde intercepted the moon's shadow along the Tropic of Cancer, allowing scientists on board to study the sun's corona and chromosphere. Despite subsequent eclipse flights, including those by Concorde in 1999, none have surpassed the achievement of the 1973 flight.

via Space.com|
#concorde#eclipse-flights#science-and-astronomy
technologyaviation2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Air Travel: NASA's Supersonic Jets Redefine Speed and Silence"

NASA and Lockheed Martin have unveiled the X-59, a new supersonic aircraft dubbed "son of Concorde," capable of flying from New York to London in just 3.5 hours. The 100-foot long, 30-foot wide plane is part of NASA's Quesst mission and is designed to produce a less disruptive sonic boom, potentially revamping commercial air travel. The aircraft's first flight is scheduled for later this year, with the goal of demonstrating the possibility of quiet commercial supersonic travel over land.

via New York Post |
#aviation#commercial-air-travel#nasa
aviationtechnology2 years ago

"NASA Reveals Game-Changing X-59 Supersonic Jet"

NASA and Lockheed Martin unveiled the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, designed to fly without creating disruptive sonic booms. The experimental aircraft is part of NASA's Quesst mission to revolutionize commercial aviation by testing its ability to fly faster than the speed of sound without causing noise disturbances. The X-59 features innovative design elements, such as a top-mounted engine and an external vision system for pilots. NASA plans to conduct test flights over U.S. cities in 2026 to gather data on the aircraft's noise impact, with the goal of potentially lifting the ban on overland supersonic commercial flights.

via Scripps News|
#aviation#aviationtechnology#lockheed-martin
technology2 years ago

"NASA Reveals X-59 Supersonic Jet for Quiet, City-Friendly Flight"

NASA and Lockheed Martin have unveiled the X-59 Quesst, a revolutionary "quiet" supersonic jet designed to break the sound barrier without producing the typical thunderous sonic booms. The jet, which features an elongated beak-like nose section and an eXternal Vision System instead of a forward-facing window, has the potential to revolutionize supersonic flight and aviation. Once ready for flight, the X-59 will make multiple flights over select residential areas in the United States to collect data on how people on the ground below experience and react to the quieter sonic booms it creates, with the ultimate goal of seeking approval for commercial supersonic flights and enabling faster flight over populated areas.

via Space.com|
#aviation#lockheed-martin#nasa
aerospace2 years ago

"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.

via Space.com|
#aerospace#nasa#paint-job
technology2 years ago

NASA Unveils Futuristic X-59 Supersonic Jet in Impressive Video

NASA's X-59 QuessT, an experimental supersonic jet designed to reduce sonic booms, has been rolled out of the hangar by Lockheed Martin. The jet features a unique geometry with a long pointed nose section, but pilots won't be able to see out of the front of the cockpit. To address this, the X-59 is equipped with an External Vision System (XVS) that uses cameras and augmented reality to provide pilots with a forward line-of-sight. Ground testing will be conducted before the jet flies over residential areas to analyze public reaction to its reduced sonic boom. NASA aims to seek approval for commercial supersonic flight to potentially reduce domestic air travel times.

via Yahoo News|
#aviation#nasa#sonic-boom
technology2 years ago

NASA Unveils Futuristic X-59 Supersonic Jet in Impressive Video

NASA's X-59 QuessT, an experimental supersonic jet designed to reduce sonic booms, has been rolled out of the hangar by Lockheed Martin. The jet features a unique geometry with a long pointed nose section, but pilots won't be able to see out of the front of the cockpit. To address this, the X-59 is equipped with an External Vision System (XVS) that uses cameras and augmented reality to provide pilots with a forward line-of-sight. Ground testing will be conducted before the jet flies over residential areas to analyze public reaction to its reduced sonic boom. NASA aims to seek approval for commercial supersonic flight to potentially reduce domestic air travel times.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#aviation#nasa#sonic-boom
technology2 years ago

"NASA's X-59: A Glimpse of the Futuristic 'Quiet' Supersonic Jet"

NASA's X-59 supersonic plane has been moved to the flight line at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in California, marking a milestone in its preparation for ground and initial flight tests. The X-59 is part of NASA's Quesst mission to demonstrate supersonic flight without generating loud sonic booms. Data collected from flights over select U.S. cities will be shared with regulators to potentially enable commercial supersonic flight over land. The aircraft is designed to reach a speed of Mach 1.4 and fly at an altitude of 55,000 feet.

via Space.com|
#flight-tests#nasa#sonic-booms
technology2 years ago

"X-59 Supersonic Test Jet: A Futuristic Marvel in Flight"

Lockheed Martin has released new photos of the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft, built by Skunk Works for NASA, showcasing its radical forward-vision system and its impressive design. The X-59 aims to achieve supersonic speeds over land without creating a sonic boom, potentially leading to changes in supersonic commercial aviation regulations. The pilot relies on the eXternal Vision System (XVS) and high-resolution cameras for visibility due to the elongated nose of the aircraft. Ground tests and noise testing will be conducted before the X-59 takes its first flight, followed by missions to assess community response to the aircraft's sound.

via The War Zone|
#forward-vision-system#lockheed-martin#nasa