NASA Readies The X-59 For Its First Supersonic Flight, SpaceX's Starship Grounded And More Science Stories

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NASA's X-59 May Be Days Away From Supersonic Flight

Agency says the experimental, quiet aircraft is expected to break the sound barrier in early June.
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NASA’s X-59 flies again as testing for quiet supersonic jet expands in 2026

NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft completed its second test flight, marking the start of an expanded flight campaign aimed at reshaping the future of high-speed travel. The experimental jet, part ...
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NASA’s X-59 readies for its first supersonic flight as the Quesst mission reaches a turning point

NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft is approaching one of the most significant moments of its development as it prepares for its first flights above the speed of sound. According to NASA, the quiet ...