Aviation

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NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft in flight over the Mojave desert, demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities.

NASA's X-59 Aircraft Achieves First Supersonic Flight

On June 5, NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft sliced through the sound barrier over California's Mojave desert, not with a thunderous boom, but with a quiet 'thump' that could redefine air travel.

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 9, 2026

NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft in flight, demonstrating its capability for quiet supersonic travel.

Space & Astronomy

NASA's X-59 aircraft achieves first supersonic flight

On Friday, June 5, 2026, NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft shattered the sound barrier at Mach 1.

Mateo Rojas·June 6, 2026

A NASA WP-3D Orion research aircraft conducts low-altitude flights over the city of Houston for atmospheric data collection.

Space & Astronomy

NASA pilots low-altitude flights over Houston for airborne research

For ten days in June, NASA will fly planes as low as 1,000 feet over Houston, a sight that might alarm residents unaware of its scientific purpose, according to the Houston Chronicle .

Jina Park·June 2, 2026

Dedicated NASA ground crew members performing essential maintenance and checks on a high-tech NASA aircraft in a well-lit hangar.

Space & Astronomy

NASA Ground Crews Drive Aircraft Readiness Through Dedicated Operations

While NASA's X-59 experimental jet flies twice daily and the ER-2 supports geological mapping in Colorado, its C-20A simultaneously operates in Peru and Panama.

Sofia Petrova·May 22, 2026