NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet aces key 'cruise control' test ahead of 1st flight

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April 1, 2025, 2:00 PM

• •NASA's X-59 supersonic jet passed an important ground test in March.
• •The test ensured that the X-59 can maintain a specific speed when it flies for the first time later this year.
• •The test confirmed that the X-59 can cruise at a precise speed, which frees up the pilot to do other work during the flight.

NASA's X-59 supersonic jet passed an important ground test in March. The test ensured that the X-59 can maintain a specific speed when it flies for the first time later this year. The test confirmed that all components — software, mechanical linkages, and control laws — work together as intended.

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