What Happened
As its team prepared for second flight, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft underwent engine run testing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.Credit: NASA NASA will hold a media teleconference at 5:30 p.m.
Why It Matters
EDT on Thursday, March 19 to highlight plans for its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft’s upcoming flight tests.
Key Details
- The teleconference is set to take place after the X-59 is scheduled to complete its second flight, in California.
- For the media call, NASA leadership will join representatives from the Quesst mission and contractor Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.
- The X-59’s test pilots will be available to answer questions about what it’s like to fly the aircraft and how they prepare for flights.
- The news conference will stream on NASA’s YouTube channel.
Background Context
As its team prepared for second flight, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft underwent engine run testing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.Credit: NASA NASA will hold a media teleconference at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19 to highlight plans for its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft’s upcoming flight tests. The teleconference is set to take place after the X-59 is scheduled to complete its second flight, in California. For the media call, NASA leadership will join representatives from the Quesst mission and contractor Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. The X-59’s test pilots will be available to answer questions about what it’s like
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