As NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft continues a series of flight tests over the California high desert in 2026, its pilot will be flying with a buddy closely looking out for his safety. That colleague will be another test pilot in a separate chase aircraft. His job as chase pilot: keep a careful watch on things as he tracks the […]
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Aeronautics, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, Armstrong Flight Research Center, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator, NASA Aircraft, Quesst (X-59), Supersonic Flight
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January 20, 2026
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