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NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies over the Mojave Desert in California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. During the flight, the aircraft completed a series of maneuvers as it was pushed to higher altitudes and near-supersonic speeds, continuing envelope expansion testing and data collection.
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.
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.
The X-59 successfully made its third flight today, & NASA's excited to have the quiet supersonic jet in the air again! With Flight #3, the aircraft took off+landed near NASA armstrong & flew for
about an hour while its team evaluated performance.
After years of design, development, and testing, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time on Oct. 28, 2025, marking a historic moment for the field of aeronautics research and the agency’s Quesst mission. Now, hear from the team who helped make it happen, including test pilot Nils Larson, as they reflect on the accomplishment.
For this initial flight, the aircraft flew at about 12,000 feet and slower than the speed of sound. These conditions allowed the team to conduct in-flight system and performance checks. Next, the X-59 will undergo a series of test flights where the plane will operate at higher altitudes and supersonic speeds to ensure it meets performance and safety expectations.
Read more about this first flight: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/na...
Follow the X-59's progress and learn about the Quesst mission: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/quesst/