News Summary

• Just don’t expect to hear any sonic thumps overhead any time soon — the technology is promising for many reasons, but still years away from general use..
• NASA’s X-59 will help change the way we travel, bringing us closer together in much less time,” said Pam Melroy, NASA deputy administrator, in a press release..
• (A press call is scheduled for later today, and this article may soon be updated to reflect remarks made therein..