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Artist concept of the X-59 taking off from the runway.
A technician works on the X-59 model during testing in the low-speed wind tunnel, in February of 2022.
Aircraft entering a hangar.

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Project

The Low Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD) project oversees the development of the X-59 research aircraft, which will use quiet supersonic technologies to fly over communities as part of the Quesst mission.

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PROJECT MANAGER

Cathy Bahm

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER

TBD

Deputy Project Manager, Technology

David Richwine

Deputy Project Manager, Integration

Matthew Redifer

Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Test Provides Important Data

Before NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft can take to the skies, plenty of testing needs to happen to ensure a safe first flight.

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Model of the X-59 in a wind tunnel with blue lighting.