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NASA X-59 Supersonic Test Flight
NASA test pilot Mike Lippert flew the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft for its first time. The X-59 has made numerous flights since its inaugural flight in November 2025.
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NASA test pilot Mike Lippert poses for a photo ahead of his first time flying the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Oct. 21, 2026. The X-59 has flown numerous times since its inaugural flight in November 2025; its first supersonic flight was on June 5, 2026. Lippert took off
2026-10-26 15:25 UTC