NASA Aeronautics

Wheels up for NASA’s X-59. ✈️

In its first wheels-up flight, the aircraft revealed its sleek, streamlined design—key to reducing sonic booms to a quiet thump.

See how this milestone moves us closer to quiet supersonic flight over land:
go.nasa.gov/41B3YV6

🚨 BREAKING: Introducing X-70 Fractal, @NASA's newest experimental aircraft!

This crewed, modular aircraft will allow the agency to rapidly swap out internal & external payloads to help keep pushing the frontiers of aviation technology! @nasaadmin

Details: go.nasa.gov/4kAeM0d

From NASA student researcher to drone entrepreneur! 🚁

Gavin Gardner credits NASA’s University Student Research Challenge with helping him develop the technical and business skills that contributed to co-founding AG3 Labs.

Read his story: go.nasa.gov/3WbUz70

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

🏆 A historic flight. A prestigious honor!

NASA's X-59 lead pilot Nils Larson recently received the Iven C. Kincheloe Award for his role in the aircraft's first flight and expanding its flight envelope. ✈️

go.nasa.gov/4sroNyP