NASA Armstrong

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@NASAArmstrong

The Armstrong Flight Research Center is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research & operations.

Edwards, California nasa.gov/centers/armstr… Joined March 2009

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NASA Armstrong @NASAArmstrong Nov 19, 2025

The X-59 has touched down at its new home!

On Oct. 28, 2025, the X-59 completed its first flight, taking off from the @LockheedMartin Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, and landing at @EdwardsAFB after a 67-minute flight. The quiet supersonic research aircraft then taxied to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, marking its transition from ground testing to flight operations.

NASA Aeronautics Verified account @NASAaero Nov 19, 2025

X-59 has officially completed its first flight ever!

The @NASA X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for the field of aeronautics research.

✈️A culmination of all the right stuff: go.nasa.gov/3K3QsnC

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NASA Armstrong @NASAArmstrong Oct 28

NASA’s X-59: one year in, just getting started.

NASA Aeronautics Verified account @NASAaero Oct 28

One year. New heights. Faster speeds. ✈️

Since its first flight on Oct. 28, 2025, NASA's X-59 has continued pushing the boundaries of aviation.

See how far we've come in just one year!
go.nasa.gov/4jLT7Su

#NASAaero #Quesst

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NASA Armstrong @NASAArmstrong Oct 26

Airborne science is a key part of NASA Armstrong's mission, powered by a fleet of flying laboratories.

Our 80th anniversary series shows how ER-2s, Gulfstreams, and more gather critical data on our changing planet. Taking science higher to better understand our planet! 🌎✈️

🔗: go.nasa.gov/4smwLZW
🎥: go.nasa.gov/4yN6iGP

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NASA Armstrong @NASAArmstrong Oct 22

NASA test pilot Mike Lippert completed his first flight in the X-59, marking his first time flying an X-plane.

After years flying high-performance aircraft and months preparing for the mission, Lippert completed high-altitude test points and handling evaluations to support the X-59 flight test campaign.

"For as long as I can remember, I've dreamt of doing exactly what I got to do today."

🔗: go.nasa.gov/4BBBfjQ

NASA test pilot Mike Lippert sits in the cockpit of the X-59 with the canopy open and looks toward crew members on the ramp. Credit: NASA/Carla Escamilla

NASA test pilot Mike Lippert, wearing a tan flight suit and harness, inspects the X-59 as team members work nearby. Credit: NASA/Carla Escamilla

NASA test pilot Mike Lippert, wearing a tan flight suit and harness, stands beside the X-59 after completing his first flight in the aircraft. Credit: NASA/Carla Escamilla

NASA Armstrong @NASAArmstrong Oct 5

A great weekend inspiring the next generation of innovators!

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Verified account @NASAAdmin Oct 5

Thank you to our @NASA team and everyone at @PacificAirshow who made it possible. Hopefully a few kids went home thinking about their own future in aviation and space. We’re going to need them.

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