The X-59 is designed for a quieter faster-than-the-speed-of-sound flight. It has a long nose that dissipates the pressure ...
NASA on Tuesday named the four astronauts who will fly the Artemis III mission, a key uncrewed-to-crewed demonstration ...
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NASA's X-59 QueSST Goes Supersonic

NASA's X-59 QueSST flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, expanding into the supersonic portion of its ...
NASA’s futuristic X-59 jet is about to face its biggest challenge yet: breaking the sound barrier for the first time. After a ...
The X-59, the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst ("Quiet Supersonic Technology") program, is designed to generate mild thumps ...
For several months, the X-59 has been taking part in a series of tests known as envelope expansion.
NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead ...
NASA has selected the Artemis III crew for a high-stakes 2027 mission designed to test the future of lunar exploration.
NASA's Artemis III mission is a key step in sending humans to the moon for the first time in more than a half-century.
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft has officially flown faster than the speed of sound, marking a pivotal milestone in the ...
“X‑59 is getting ready for its quiet supersonic debut. Since the aircraft's first flight on Oct. 28, 2025, the team has made ...