NASA X-57 Maxwell Electric Demonstrator Will Not Fly

The X-57 Maxwell program is to wrap up without achieving electric flight.

Credit: NASA
After struggling for years with a variety of technical problems and setbacks, NASA has decided to conclude its X-57 Maxwell electric aircraft demonstrator program at the end of September without attempting a flight. The program announced its decision on June 23 on a conference call with reporters...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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