NASA’s Quesst mission is developing a quiet supersonic technology that could change the way we travel. The mission team is building an experimental aircraft that will fly faster than sound without the ear-splitting sonic boom that has prevented supersonic flight over land for decades.
The key to the Quesst aircraft’s quiet flight is its unique shape. The aircraft has a long, slender body with a pointed nose and a swept-back wing. This design helps to reduce the shock waves that create the sonic boom.
The Quesst aircraft is still in the early stages of development, but NASA hopes to begin flight testing in 2025. If the tests are successful, the Quesst technology could be used to develop a new generation of supersonic aircraft that will be able to fly over land without causing a sonic boom.
This would open up new possibilities for air travel. Supersonic aircraft could reduce travel times by up to 50%, making it possible to travel from New York to London in just over two hours.
The Quesst mission is a major step forward in the development of supersonic flight. If the mission is successful, it could revolutionize air travel and make the world a smaller place.
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