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X-59 Goes Supersonic

NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft went supersonic for the first time on June 5. What’s next for the mission that aims to reopen the skies to quiet commercial supersonic flight? Find out in the latest episode of the agency’s “Small Steps, Giant Leaps” podcast.

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NASA’s white and blue X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is shown flying over the desert during a test flight on June 10, 2026.

Civil Servants Sworn in at NASA Ames

New civil servants and guests pose for a group photo with NASA and Center leadership in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) 80-by-120-foot test section, N221.

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Two-Day Aerospace Festival 

MAX POWER

Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER—an exposition of air and space technologies at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8.

The two-day event will feature immersive experiences for all ages to enjoy, including air shows, skydiving stunts, technology demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, military aircraft, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport.
In collaboration with Air Dot Show, UP Summit, Space Florida, Delaware North, and Purpose Entertainment, MAX POWER blends history, exploration, and the cutting edge of aerospace into an unforgettable experience.

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A red, white, and blue NASA F‑15 is shown beside another jet aircraft during a cross‑country flight. The full F‑15 is visible, while only a portion of the F/A‑18’s red‑and‑white wing appears in the frame.
A NASA F‑15 aircraft is shown flying next to a NASA F/A‑18 during a cross‑country flight from Spokane, Washington, to Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2026.
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