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NASA's X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonically

Updated 2026-06-05 21:00 UTC 1 source Positive

NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft achieved a significant milestone by flying supersonically for the first time. The test flight sets the stage for further demonstrations of its quiet supersonic capabilities.

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NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonic for First Time

NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force

2026-06-05 20:44 UTC