This Is NASA's Fastest Aircraft Ever

Only three of these aircraft were built, with one being destroyed and two operating successfully. The X-43 testbed aircraft ...
FlightGlobal

NASA reveals details of X-59’s first flight, describes programme as ‘validation’

NASA has disclosed further details of its X-59 Quesst supersonic demonstrator's maiden flight on 28 October, marking the ...
UPI

NASA's X-59 moves under its own power

July 22 (UPI) --NASA's quest for a quieter supersonic jet passed an early test after its X-59 aircraft was able to taxi at low speed at a manufacturing plant in California. The space agency on Tuesday ...
Space.com

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet aces key 'cruise control' test ahead of 1st flight

"This test confirmed that all components — software, mechanical linkages, and control laws — work together as intended." NASA's new X-59 supersonic jet is a step closer to flight after passing an ...