NASA's quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft made its second flight on Friday, kicking off a series of dozens of test flights in 2026.
Although the flight duration was abbreviated due to a technical issue, the team was able to collect information that will inform future tests.
"Despite the early landing, this is a good day for the team. We collected more data, and the pilot landed safely," said Cathy Bahm, project manager for NASA's Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, in Edwards, California. "We're looking forward to getting back to flight as soon as possible.
