Engine Nozzle of NASA’s X-59

Lockheed Martin Photography By Garry Tice 1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599 Event: 230315_Engine Open Nozzle Fit Check and General Work Date: 3/15/23 Additional Info:

A look at the X-59’s engine nozzle, where the thrust -the force that moves the aircraft- will exit. Once complete, the X-59 is designed to fly supersonic while reducing the loud sonic boom. The Quesst mission could help change the rules for commercial supersonic air travel over land.

Photographer Garry Tice
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