NASA X-59 Chase Pilot Congratulates Aircraft Pilot After Historic First Flight
NASA chase pilot Jim “Clue” Less congratulates Nils Larson after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. The milestone marks a major step toward demonstrating quiet supersonic technology that could enable future air travel over land without the disruptive noise of traditional sonic booms.
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October 28, 2025
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