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2nd-ever test flight of NASA's 'quiet' X-59 supersonic jet cut short by glitch

NASA's "quiet" supersonic X-59 jet took to the skies for the second time ever on Friday (March 20), but it didn't stay up for ...

NASA’s X-59 flies again as testing for quiet supersonic jet expands in 2026

NASA's quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft completed its second test flight, marking the start of an expanded flight campaign ...
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NASA’s X-59 completes its 2nd flight as quiet-supersonic tests ramp up

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft completed its second test flight on March 20, 2026, lifting off from the dry lakebed ...
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X-59 Experimental Aircraft’s Second Flight Abruptly Cut Short by Technical Issue

The X-59 is the product of a research program NASA started back in 2016 with Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works. The program is ...

NASA to resume supersonic aircraft tests. Here's what to know

NASA's experimental supersonic X-59 jet designed to travel faster than the speed of sound is preparing for its second flight ...

Test flight of NASA supersonic aircraft X-59 Quesst ends prematurely with glitch

The second test flight of NASA's X-59 Quesst supersonic aircraft ended with a minor glitch. However, it wasn't too serious, ...
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NASA’s X-59 Experimental Aircraft Prepares for Second Flight

NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026.
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NASA’s X-59 cuts second test flight short after return-to-base call

NASA’s X-59 returned early from its second test flight after a return-to-base call as the pilot and aircraft landed safely at ...
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NASA Invites Media to Learn About Upcoming X-59 Test Flights

This advisory was updated on March 18, 2026, to reflect the new date for the media teleconference and update the participant list. NASA will hold a media teleconference at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, ...

‘Son of Concorde’ setback as Nasa jet hit by technical issue in latest attempt to revive 3.5 hour London to NYC flights

NASA’S attempts to bring back Concorde-style supersonic flights have suffered a setback after its latest major test. The ...
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X-59: NASA’s ‘silent’ supersonic jet plans 260 mph at 20,000 feet in second test

NASA is officially ready to put its X-59 experimental aircraft back in the sky ...
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NASA’s X-59 Experimental Supersonic Aircraft Makes Second Flight

NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft made its second flight on Friday, kicking off a series of dozens of test flights in ...