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aerospace25 days ago•3 min saved

SR-71 Blackbird Vanishes from Edwards Base Amid NASA X-Plane Revival

A retired SR-71 Blackbird has disappeared from public display at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. The aircraft, which was the last of its kind to fly, vanished from satellite imagery in May. This disappearance coincides with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s recent unveiling of a new high-speed experimental aircraft silhouette, fueling speculation about a return-to-flight program or a new hypersonic testbed.

via New York Post|

#aerospace #edwards-air-force-base #jared-isaacman

technology25 days ago•7 min saved

NASA Administrator Teases High-Speed X-Plane Silhouette, Igniting SR-71 Speculation

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman displayed a silhouette resembling the SR-71 Blackbird at the All-In Summit, signaling a push to revive high-speed experimental flight. While he denied it is a Blackbird, he confirmed NASA is rebuilding its X-plane portfolio to fly faster and higher. The agency is already testing the X-59 for quiet supersonic travel and has outlined budget priorities for hypersonic research, though the specific status of the new aircraft remains unclear.

via TWZ|

#aeronautics #hypersonic-flight #jared-isaacman

aerospace-and-technology25 days ago•4 min saved

NASA’s X-Plane Revival: From Quiet Supersonic Tests to Blackbird Mysteries

NASA is expanding its experimental aircraft program beyond the X-59 quiet supersonic jet, with Administrator Jared Isaacman hinting at a new high-speed X-plane. Concurrently, a retired SR-71 Blackbird has vanished from public display at Edwards Air Force Base, fueling speculation about a potential return-to-flight initiative or a new hypersonic testbed.

via BBC|

#aeronautics #aerospace-and-technology #jared-isaacman

science1 month ago•2 min saved

NASA X-59 Completes 25 Flights, Preparing for Critical Acoustic Tests

NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft has completed its 25th test flight, reaching Mach 1.2 and 49,000 feet. The aircraft is now preparing for a crucial acoustic validation phase later this year to confirm it produces a quiet 'thump' rather than a loud sonic boom, potentially paving the way for commercial supersonic travel over land.

via Gizmodo|

#acoustics #aerospace #nasa

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

NASA's Quiet-Supersonic X-59 Surpasses Sound Barrier in Landmark Flight

NASA’s X-59 completed an 81‑minute test flight from Edwards AFB, reaching about Mach 1.1 (713 mph) at 43,400 feet—the first time the quiet-supersonic aircraft breached the speed of sound with its planned ‘quiet thump’ concept; the test aimed to advance over-land commercial supersonic flight by reducing noise, with future Mach 1.4 flights to gather data on public perception to help set new noise standards, monitored by a chase plane.

via Gizmodo|

#flight-testing #nasa #sonic-boom

space-exploration4 months ago•69 min saved

NASA’s X-59 Surpasses Mach 1 on First Supersonic Flight

NASA announced that Lockheed Martin’s X-59 QueSST demonstrator achieved its first supersonic flight on June 5, 2026, reaching Mach 1.077 at about 43,400 feet (13,228 m) with a top speed of 713 mph during an Edwards Air Force Base test flight that lasted 81 minutes. The mission, part of NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst) program, aims to develop a “quiet” supersonic tech that minimizes sonic booms so commercial flights over land could become viable; future test flights will push toward Mach 1.4 at higher altitude to collect data for regulators and help establish new noise standards.

via Space|

#mach-1 #nasa #quesst

science5 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Pushes X-59 Through Quiet-Sonic Flight Maneuvers

NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft completed a series of envelope-expansion maneuvers over the Mojave Desert, including roller-coaster climbs, bank-to-bank rolls, flutter tests, and gear deployment, to validate stability, control, and structural margins for its quiet supersonic design aimed at enabling overland flight without a loud sonic boom.

via Gizmodo|

#aerospace #flight-testing #nasa

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

NASA’s X-59 Reaches Wheels-Up Milestone on Quiet Supersonic Quest

NASA’s X-59 completed its first wheels-up flight, reaching 20,000 feet and 460 mph, marking a key milestone in the Quesst mission to demonstrate quieter sonic booms over land and pave the way for potential commercial quiet supersonic travel.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#aviation #nasa #quesst

technology7 months ago•6 min saved

NASA’s X-59 second test ends early after cockpit warning

NASA’s experimental X-59 supersonic jet ended its second flight after nine minutes due to a cockpit warning, cutting the planned one-hour mission short. NASA said the data collected on systems and handling— aided by a camera-based cockpit display instead of a traditional windscreen—remains valuable as the program pushes toward higher speeds and muffled sonic booms for over-land flights, with more than 100 flights planned to advance the project.

via Mashable|

#aviation #nasa #supersonic

technology7 months ago•53 min saved

X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Preps for Second Test Flight

NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic aircraft, built with Lockheed Martin, is preparing for its second test flight at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. After its first flight in October 2025, the mission will have the aircraft take off from Armstrong, fly for about an hour, reach up to 20,000 feet and roughly 260 mph, and progressively fly faster and higher to test its reduced-boom sonic concept intended to enable overland supersonic flight.

via Space|

#edwards-air-force-base #nasa #sonic-boom

technology11 months ago•2 min saved

California's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Marks a New Era in Aviation

Lockheed Martin's X-59, a quiet supersonic aircraft developed with NASA, successfully completed its first flight, marking a significant step toward enabling faster, quieter commercial supersonic travel by reducing sonic booms and expanding flight over land.

via Lockheed Martin|

#aviation #lockheed-martin #nasa

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

NASA’s X-59 Nears First Flight with Quiet Supersonic Technology

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft is preparing for its first flight, with safety as a top priority. The aircraft features advanced systems like extensive data recording, digital fly-by-wire controls, multiple backup systems, and comprehensive safety measures including life support, ejection seat, and emergency restart capabilities. The initial low-altitude test will verify system integration before progressing to higher speeds and altitudes, ensuring a safe and successful flight.

via NASA (.gov)|

#flight-testing #nasa #safety-systems

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA's X-59 Achieves Quiet Supersonic Flight in Wind Tunnel Tests

NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft successfully demonstrated in wind tunnel tests that its design can scatter shock waves to produce a muted sonic thump instead of a loud sonic boom, paving the way for quieter supersonic travel and a first flight planned for this year.

via SciTechDaily|

#nasa #quiet-flight #science-and-technology

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Undergoes Testing in Japan

NASA and JAXA tested a scale model of the X-59 aircraft in a Japanese wind tunnel to assess noise levels and validate predictions for quieter supersonic flight, a key step toward developing commercial quiet supersonic airliners.

via NASA (.gov)|

#jaxa #nasa #science-and-technology

space-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

NASA's Acting Administrator Janet Petro Announces June 6, 2025

Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro affirms commitment to the agency's mission, highlights recent achievements including the IXPE's astrophysics milestone, progress on the X-59 supersonic aircraft, successful vibration testing of the Roman Space Telescope, and ongoing scientific work on the ISS, while announcing workforce transition plans and emphasizing focus on international collaboration and technical excellence.

via NASA Watch|

#ixpe #janet-petro #nasa