NASA’s X-59 Moves Under Its Own Power

NASA’s X-59 moves under its own power

NASA announced a successful test of its X-59 aircraft at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., that could lead to supersonic commercial flights.

NASA’s X-59 Makes a Move

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first  low-speed taxi  test at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, on July 10, 2025. This marked the first time the one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft has ever moved under its own power.  During the test, engineers and flight crews monitored the X-59 as it moved across the runway, working to validate critical systems like steering and braking. The taxiing represents t...R…

NASA's X-59 Aircraft Relocates for Upcoming Developments

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Makes Significant Progress with Initial Taxi Test In a remarkable advancement for aerospace technology, NASA’s X-59, an innovative supersonic research aircraft, has successfully completed its first low-speed taxi test at the U.S. Air Force Plant 42 located in Palmdale, California. This event, dated July 10, 2025, marks a pivotal moment […]

NASA's X-59 Makes a Move

NASA/Carla Thomas NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft completed its first low-speed taxi test at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, on July 10, 2025. This marked the first time the one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft has ever moved under its own power.  During the test, engineers and flight crews monitored the X-59 as it moved across the runway, working to validate critical systems like steering and braking. The taxiing …