NASA test pilot Mike Lippert flew the X-59 on October 21, 2026, NASA reports
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NASA test pilot Mike Lippert flew the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on October 21, 2026, according to NASA. The X-59 has completed multiple flights since its first flight in November 2025, NASA reports. The X-59's first supersonic flight was on June 5, 2026, according to NASA.
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NASA states: NASA test pilot Mike Lippert flew the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on October 21, 2026.
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NASA states: The X-59 has completed multiple flights since its first flight in November 2025.
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NASA states: The X-59's first supersonic flight was on June 5, 2026.
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NASA states: Lippert took off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, and landed one hour later.
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