NASA has marked a major milestone in its creation of an experimental aircraft.
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A team has started engine testing for the X-59.
It’s a supersonic aircraft that’ll fly without generating loud sonic booms.
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Testing is currently taking place in California.
The first flight is expected early next year.
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