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NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft banks above the California desert during a test flight. Viewed from below, the aircraft’s long nose, triangular wings and underside are shown against the desert terrain.

NASA’s X-59 Soars Above Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, during testing focused on lower-speed and lower-altitude flight conditions in support of NASA’s Quesst mission. NASA continues two-flight days during envelope expansion testing as teams work to better understand how the aircraft responds throughout its operating range.

Image Credit: NASA/Jim Ross
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