NASA is about to conduct the first flight of its X-59 aircraft, designed to redefine supersonic flight.

NASA fired up the X-59's engines for the first time ahead of next year's test flights. The Register caught up with the project’s head of propulsion, Ray Castner, and test pilot James L Less ...

But with NASA's X-59 plane, that could change ... "A 4K-monitor serves as the central 'window' allowing the pilot to safely ...

The X-59, part of NASA's Quesst program, completes afterburner testing for supersonic speeds with reduced noise.

But thanks to a commitment from NASA, the Lockheed Martin ... For example, because of the X-59’s long nose and inline cockpit, the pilot has extremely limited visibility. To overcome this ...

Supersonic flights are set to make a comeback with Boom Supersonic's XB-1 and NASA's X-59 preparing for tests. The XB-1 aims to break the sound barrier, paving the way for Boom's commercial airliner ...

In new photos, the X-59 performs afterburner tests at Lockheed Martin's legendary Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. NASA's X-59 supersonic jet looks ready for some serious speed in new ...

NASA's X-59 supersonic jet looks ready for some serious speed in new photos. Lockheed Martin has been building the X-59 for NASA, as part of a project to develop a "quiet" supersonic aircraft that ...