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NASA’s X-59 Moves Toward First Flight at Speed of Safety
NASA’s X-59 Moves Toward First Flight at Speed of Safety NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is nearing its first flight, which will take place at a lower altitude and speed to test system integration and safety. The aircraft features multiple safety systems, including a digital fly-by-wire system, redundant computers, and backup power systems, including […]
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NASA Calibrates Second Shock-Sensing Probe for X-59 Testing
NASA Calibrates Second Shock-Sensing Probe for X-59 Testing NASA has calibrated its second shock-sensing probe for testing the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, which will help researchers understand how shock waves behave near the aircraft. The new probe is mounted on an F-15D research aircraft and will capture data on shock waves generated by the X-59 […]
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