NASA’s X-59 Clears Obstacles For First Flight

X-59

X-59

Credit: Lockheed Martin
Despite problems that delayed the X-59 Low-Boom Flight Demonstration program from its scheduled flight debut in 2021, no obvious obstacles stand in the way of the aircraft flying for the first time in the late spring or early summer. NASA unveiled its X-59 at a ceremony at prime contractor Lockheed...
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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