TechnologyNASA's X-59 reaches target speed and altitude for community overflightsExperimental aircraft flew at Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet, the conditions planned for future tests of its low-noise supersonic designJune 17, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA's X-59 breaks sound barrier for first timeExperimental aircraft reached Mach 1.1 as program moves closer to demonstrating quiet supersonic flightJune 06, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA increases X-59 flight test pace as supersonic trials approachExperimental aircraft is expanding its flight envelope ahead of planned sonic boom demonstrationsMay 12, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA’s X-59 flies with landing gear retracted for the first timeSupersonic demonstrator reaches new phase of testing focused on aerodynamic performanceApril 17, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA says shortened X-59 flight was caused by “false positive”Second test sortie on March 20 was cut short after cockpit warning triggered early return to baseApril 01, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA prepares second flight of X-59 five months after first missionNext test will expand speed and altitude envelope of quiet supersonic jetMarch 18, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA adds two former U.S. Air Force F-15s to support supersonic researchAircraft will support X-59 quiet supersonic program and long-term flight research at EdwardsJanuary 18, 2026Read more
TechnologyNASA’s X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Completes First FlightLockheed-built demonstrator takes off as part of QueSST program for low-boom supersonic researchOctober 28, 2025Read more
TechnologyNASA prepares for inaugural flight of X-59 supersonic aircraftFirst test will assess system integration at low altitude before advancing to supersonic speedsSeptember 17, 2025Read more
TechnologyNASA's X-59 Completes First Taxi Tests Before First FlightExperimental supersonic aircraft prepares for takeoff in Quesst mission aimed at enabling quiet overland flightJuly 18, 2025Read more