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NASA’s white and blue X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is shown in profile against a blue sky during a test flight on June 10, 2026.

NASA’s X-59 Continues Supersonic Flight Testing

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft continues flight testing at supersonic speeds on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, along the Bell X-1 Supersonic Corridor in California in support of NASA’s Quesst mission. Initial supersonic flights help the team evaluate the aircraft’s performance as testing progresses toward the speed and altitude planned for future community overflights.

Image Credit: NASA/Jim Ross
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