NASA’s X-59 Turns Up Power, Throttles Through Engine Tests

In preparation for the X-59’s planned first flight this year, NASA and Lockheed Martin completed a series of the aircraft’s engine run tests.

2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts - NASA

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft,

2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts - NASA

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft,

NASA Runs X-59 Engine with Maximum Afterburner for First Time - NASA

NASA completed the first maximum afterburner engine run test on its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Dec. 12. The ground test, conducted at Lockheed

La NASA probará tecnología para medir las singulares ondas de choque del X-59 - NASA

La NASA pronto pondrá a prueba los avances realizados en una herramienta clave para medir los singulares ‘golpes sónicos’ que su avión supersónico silencioso

NASA to Test Technology for X-59’s Unique Shock Wave Measurements - NASA

NASA will soon test advancements made on a key tool for measuring the unique “sonic thumps” that its quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft will make while

NASA to Test Technology for X-59’s Unique Shock Wave Measurements - NASA

NASA will soon test advancements made on a key tool for measuring the unique “sonic thumps” that its quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft will make while

X-59 Fires Up its Engine for First Time on Its Way to Takeoff

NASA’s Quesst mission marked a major milestone with the start of tests on the engine that will power the quiet supersonic X-59 experimental aircraft.

X-59’s Engine Started for Testing - NASA

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits in its run stall at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, in this image from

X-59 Fires Up its Engine for First Time on Its Way to Takeoff

NASA’s Quesst mission marked a major milestone with the start of tests on the engine that will power the quiet supersonic X-59 experimental aircraft.

NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research - NASA

NASA pilots detailed how they help researchers find the right fit for experiments that might not advance without proving that they work in flight as they do

NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research - NASA

NASA pilots detailed how they help researchers find the right fit for experiments that might not advance without proving that they work in flight as they do

NASA’s X-59 Progresses Through Tests on the Path to Flight

The team preparing NASA’s X-59 continues through testing in preparation for the quiet supersonic aircraft to make its first flight. This includes a trio of important structural tests and critical inspections on the path to flight.

X-59 Passes Milestone

NASA’s X-59 Passes A Flight Readiness Review board composed of independent experts from across NASA recently completed a study of the X-59 project team’s approach to safety for the public and staff during ground and flight testing.

NASA’s X-59 Passes Milestone Toward Safe First Flight - NASA

NASA has taken the next step toward verifying the airworthiness for its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft with the completion of a milestone review that will

NASA Grants to Engage Students in Quiet Supersonic Community Overflight - NASA

NASA has issued new grants to five universities to help develop education plans for the community overflight phase of the agency’s Quesst mission, which aims

NASA Instruments Will Listen for Supersonic X-59’s Quiet ‘Thump’ - NASA

NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is unique – it’s designed to fly faster than the speed of sound, but without causing a loud sonic boom. To confirm the

NASA, Lockheed Martin Reveal X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft - NASA

NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to

NASA’s X-59 Rollout Embodies Aeronautical Tradition - NASA

Leadership from NASA and prime contractor Lockheed Martin will officially unveil the fully completed and freshly painted X-59 to the world during a rollout

NASA’s X-59 Rollout Embodies Aeronautical Tradition - NASA

Leadership from NASA and prime contractor Lockheed Martin will officially unveil the fully completed and freshly painted X-59 to the world during a rollout

NASA Invites You to X-59 Rollout Watch Party - NASA

It’s almost time for NASA’s supersonic X-59 airplane to make its red, white, and blue public debut, and you’re invited to join friends and family in taking a

NASA's X-59 Goes from Green to Red, White, and Blue

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft continues to make progress, most recently moving to the paint barn at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ facility in Palmdale,

NASA Technologies Receive Multiple Nods in TIME Inventions of 2023 - NASA

As NASA explores, innovates, and inspires through its work, agency inventions aimed at monitoring atmospheric pollution, studying samples from asteroids,

NASA Technologies Receive Multiple Nods in TIME Inventions of 2023 - NASA

As NASA explores, innovates, and inspires through its work, agency inventions aimed at monitoring atmospheric pollution, studying samples from asteroids,

NASA Test Piloting Legends Reuinte

NASA Targets 2024 for First Flight of X-59 Experimental Aircraft

NASA's Quesst mission has adjusted the scheduled first flight of its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft to 2024.