Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Hangar Sweet Home for NASA’s X-59

 

NASA’s X-59
From the beginning of NASA’s work to bring its quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft from the drawing board into reality, the agency’s team knew they also needed to make a home for it. But at nearly 100 feet long and 30 feet wide, not just any hangar would do.


Wednesday, April 15, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Shows Streamlined Profile in Wheels-Up Flights

 

NASA’s X-59
As NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet takes to the air, its sleek configuration is now on display thanks to a key milestone it reached in April – flying wheels-up. The transition marks an important step in the aircraft’s testing.