NASA Wants Your Thoughts on the New Supersonic 'Quiet' Boom
Published Date: 5/13/2026
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NASA is asking people across the U.S. to take surveys about noise from a new quieter supersonic plane called the X-59. These surveys will help decide if rules about supersonic flights over land can change, making faster flights possible without annoying loud booms. If you live near test areas, your feedback could shape the future of supersonic travel—comments are open until July 13, 2026, and the surveys will happen soon after.
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