Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics test missions – continuing the legacy of pioneers like Neil Armstrong.

Posted May 8, 2026

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities

NASA’s Dryden Aeronautical Test Range Supports Flight, Space Missions

NASA advances aeronautics and space technologies through experimental aircraft and flight research at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Behind those efforts is the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR), which provides the communications, tracking, and data services that enable safe and effective missions.

Posted May 6, 2026

Technology

Ames Research Center

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Flight Opportunities Program

Game Changing Development Program

Langley Research Center

Space Technology Mission Directorate

NASA Fosters Development of Lunar Resource-Seeking Technologies

To support long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, NASA and industry are developing technologies that can extract resources such as hydrogen and helium-3 from lunar soil, known as regolith.

Posted May 4, 2026

Advanced Air Vehicles Program

Aeronautics

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Glenn Research Center

Integrated Aviation Systems Program

Langley Research Center

Subsonic Flight Demonstrator

Sustainable Aviation

Ultra-Efficient Aviation

NASA, Boeing Advance Truss-Braced Wing Research in Test

NASA and Boeing have completed wind tunnel testing to study an innovative advanced aircraft design intended to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

Posted April 29, 2026

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Commercial Supersonic Technology

High-Speed Flight

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator

Quesst (X-59)

Quesst: The Vehicle

Supersonic Flight

There’s No Place Like NASA’s New X-59 Hangar Home

There’s no sign reading “home sweet home” in the hangar where the X‑59 now sits, but the sentiment is unmistakable among those tending to the quiet supersonic aircraft. Located at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, the X-59 hangar was built in 1968 but looks like new thanks to a full renovation and […]

Posted April 28, 2026

Space Technology Mission Directorate

Ames Research Center

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI)

Flight Opportunities Program

Kennedy Space Center

Small Spacecraft Technology Program

Technology

NASA Tech and Science Bound for Low Earth Orbit on Commercial Launch

Technology and science demonstrations, supported by various NASA industry collaborations and agency developments, are set to launch to low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the company’s Transporter-16 commercial rideshare mission.

Posted March 27, 2026

Aeronautics

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Glenn Research Center

NASA Aircraft

NASA PC-12 Aircraft Makes Move to Support Flight Research Across Agency

A NASA Pilatus PC-12 aircraft will now be based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, in order to support flight research efforts across the agency. The PC-12 was acquired in 2022 by NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland for use in advanced technology development. The PC-12 will continue to support research at […]

Posted March 24, 2026

Quesst (X-59)

Aeronautics

Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA’s X-59 Experimental Supersonic Aircraft Makes Second Flight

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.

Posted March 21, 2026

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Advanced Air Vehicles Program

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Aeronautics Technology

Ames Research Center

Commercial Supersonic Technology

Glenn Research Center

High-Speed Flight

Integrated Aviation Systems Program

Langley Research Center

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator

NASA Aircraft

Quesst (X-59)

Quesst: The Vehicle

Supersonic Flight

NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight

NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026. Over the coming months, NASA will take the quiet supersonic jet faster and higher, while validating safety and performance, a process known as envelope expansion. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less will be at the X-59’

Posted March 17, 2026

Quesst (X-59)

Aeronautics

Aeronautics Research

Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Aeronautics Technology

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Langley Research Center

Science & Research

NASA Invites Media to Learn About Upcoming X-59 Test Flights

NASA will hold a media teleconference at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19 to highlight plans for its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft’s upcoming flight tests. The teleconference is set to take place after the X-59 is scheduled to complete its second flight, in California. For the media call, NASA leadership will join representatives from […]

Posted March 16, 2026