Sunrise over NASA’s ‘quiet’ supersonic X-59 jet | Space photo of the day for Sept. 12, 2025 NASA's experimental X-59 jet is designed to fly faster than sound —but also dampen the infamous sonic "boom." Astrobitica September 12, 2025 (Last updated: September 12, 2025) 1 minute read NASA’s experimental X-59 jet is designed to fly faster than sound —but also dampen the infamous sonic “boom.” About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: ‘I’ll be damned if that’s the story we write’: Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to ChinaNext: Aurora alert! Butterfly-shaped ‘hole’ in sun’s atmosphere could spark geomagnetic storm Sept. 13-14