Quesst
NASA's Quesst mission, which features the one-of-a-kind X-59 aircraft, will demonstrate technology to fly supersonic, or faster than the speed of sound, without generating loud sonic booms. NASA will then survey how people respond when the X-59 flies overhead, sharing these reactions to the quieter sonic "thumps" with national and international regulators to inform the establishment of new data-driven acceptable noise thresholds related to supersonic commercial flight over land.
You can stay up to date on this page with the Quesst mission and learn about the science behind the sonic "thump", the design and details of the one-of-a-kind X-59 aircraft, and the remarkable stories of the Quesst team who are working to make commercial supersonic air travel over land possible for everyone.
Mission Type
PRIME CONTRACTOR
FIRST FLIGHT
MISSION DURATION
Latest Quesst News
NASA Chase Aircraft Ensures X-59’s Safety in Flight
NASA Adds Two F-15 Aircraft to Support Supersonic Flight Research
NASA Armstrong Advances Flight Research and Innovation in 2025
NASA’s Quesst Mission Marks X-59’s Historic First Flight
Quesst Mission Videos
Learn more about the Quesst mission, as well as earlier research NASA has done on faster-than-sound flight. Plus, watch the remarkable set of videos called “The Quiet Crew,” an ongoing series of spotlight videos about the individuals who are part of the Quesst team.
Quesst Mission Image Gallery
Aeronautics Flight Log
NASA invites you, your family – even your friends and classmates – to sign up and add your name to our list of virtual passengers. Your name can ride with us on the supersonic X-59, as well as other aircraft as NASA explores ways to improve aviation for everyone. Print your personalized boarding passes, enter flights into your virtual flight log, and access activities, videos, and more!
Set Up Your Flight Log Here
More Quesst Mission Things to Explore
Quesst STEM Resources
Explore hands-on activities, interactive lesson plans, educator guides, and other downloadable content about the X-59 and supersonic flight.
Media Resources
Explore the various products available to the Media for the Quesst mission.
NASA Quesst Visuals
Explore our complete catalog of Quesst-related files available from the NASA Image and Video Library,
