NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Successfully Tests Engine for First Time

The engine test marks a major milestone in NASA's Quesst mission, aiming to make supersonic flight over land quieter.

The X-59's engine tests began on October 30 at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California.
The tests verified that the aircraft's systems work together while powered by its own engine, a crucial step towards its first flight.
The X-59 is designed to produce a quieter sonic boom, potentially lifting bans on commercial supersonic flights over land.
The aircraft's engine, a modified F414-GE-100, provides 22,000 pounds of thrust, enabling a cruising speed of Mach 1.4.
Following successful engine tests, the team will proceed with further ground tests and simulations to ensure flight safety.