Lockheed Martin’s Quiet supersonic X-59 QueSST jet soars over California in its first flight. The flight began with takeoff from Palmdale Airport and, after an hour, was concluded with landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft is designed to verify the aerodynamic suppression of the sonic boom at supersonic speeds. Previous post: https://t.co/WGa8lFIhM2 🎥Credit: Jodi K @jodikyman #aircraft #supersonic | FL360aero

467K views · 7.5K reactions | Breakings news! The X-59 has completed its first flight. Skunk Works® and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration are changing the future of quiet supersonic air travel! | Lockheed Martin | Facebook

Revolutionizing aviation takes a connected team. Our Skunk Works® team discusses the testing, digital tools and cross-site collaboration allowing X-59 to progress towards first flight. Getting excited yet, NASA Aeronautics? | Lockheed Martin