NASA testing new X-59 aircraft engines, designed to fly supersonic speeds without the sonic booms

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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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