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NASA Prepares for X-59 Supersonic Flight

Updated 2026-05-28 22:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is set to conduct its first flight faster than the speed of sound, marking a significant milestone in aerospace technology.

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NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is preparing for some of its most significant flights yet. The X-plane is about to begin a new block of test flights that will include its first time flying faster than the speed of sound and other mission-critical objectives. “What comes next is the fi
2026-05-28 22:29 UTC
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