This is a historical history. NASA’s Quest mission marked a major milestone with the beginning of tests on the engine that will power the quiet supersonic X-59 experimental aircraft. These engine-driven tests, which began on October 30, allow the X-59 team to verify that the aircraft’s systems are working together while being powered by its own engine. In previous tests, the X-59 had used external sources for power. The engine-powered tests set the stage for the next phase of the experimental aircraft program…
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