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Revolutionizing Supersonic Flight: The X-59 and the Future of Quiet Supersonics
Imagine a world where supersonic jets could fly at speeds greater than sound without the thunderous sonic boom that has long been a barrier to their widespread adoption. What if the iconic roaring blast could be replaced with a gentle "thump," akin to Ben Affleck slamming a car door? This tantalizing possibility is at the heart of NASA's innovative X-59 project, a groundbreaking collaboration with Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division—famous for designing the legendary SR-71 Blackbird.