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NASA Aeronautics

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NASA Aeronautics

@NASAaero

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NASA Aeronautics
@NASAaero
Apr 15
Wheels up for NASA’s X-59. ✈️ In its first wheels-up flight, the aircraft revealed its sleek, streamlined design—key to reducing sonic booms to a quiet thump. See how this milestone moves us closer to quiet supersonic flight over land: go.nasa.gov/41B3YV6
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NASA Aeronautics
@NASAaero
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🚀 Celebrating 10 years of NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI)! For a decade, ULI has connected universities, industry, and government to advance aeronautics research and inspire the next generation of aerospace innovators. ✈️ Scroll through the collaborations,
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NASA Armstrong
@NASAArmstrong
Jun 8
NASA’s X-59 just cleared a huge milestone with its first supersonic flight. Next up: the first mission conditions flight at Mach 1.4 and an altitude of 55,000 feet, key for future community overflights. Bonus: You can follow the upcoming flight live on NASA’s flight tracker.
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NASA Aeronautics
@NASAaero
Jun 8
Heading to AIAA Aviation Forum 2026? ✈️ Stop by NASA Booth #201 at the #AIAAaviation Forum in San Diego, California, June 9–12, to learn about the latest advancements in aeronautics research and technology. Connect with NASA experts and explore the future of flight. See you
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NASA Langley Research Center
@NASALangley
Jun 4
Big news from NASA Langley! 🎉 We’re putting the finishing touches on our agency’s newest wind tunnel, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF). The FDRF will enable advanced testing of aircraft and spacecraft as we push the boundaries of flight and exploration. Enjoy this
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Bethany Stevens
@NASASpox
Jun 5
We're going back to the Moon, and this time, we’re building to stay. Here’s what’s new this week in your @NASA Minute! 🌖 Moon Base plans announced 🚀 Artemis III booster segments on the move 🧑‍🚀 Artemis III crew announcement coming June 9 ✈️ X-59 goes supersonic
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NASA Aeronautics
@NASAaero
Jun 6
✈️ A historic moment for the X-59 and NASA's Quesst mission. Watch the moment the X-59 exceeded the speed of sound for the first time ever, marking a major milestone on the path toward demonstrating quiet supersonic flight over land. The display shows Mach 1.07, but the
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
@NASAAdmin
Jun 5
X-59 goes through the number! Congrats to the @NASA and @LockheedMartin🦨 teams! At @NASAArmstrong , we are rebuilding our X-plane portfolio and getting NASA back in the business of radical airframe and engine flight test!. Today was another small step in the right direction
NASA Aeronautics
@NASAaero
Jun 5
✈️ JUST IN: The X-59 has gone supersonic! The X-59 achieved supersonic speeds for the first time ever today — a major milestone for NASA’s Quesst mission and an important step toward upcoming flights that will demonstrate its quiet supersonic technology ahead of future
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NASA Aeronautics
@NASAaero
Jun 5
✈️ JUST IN: The X-59 has gone supersonic! The X-59 achieved supersonic speeds for the first time ever today — a major milestone for NASA’s Quesst mission and an important step toward upcoming flights that will demonstrate its quiet supersonic technology ahead of future
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
@NASAAdmin
Jun 1
NASA’s next chapter will be written by talented people willing to take on hard problems and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Excited to welcome our newest class of interns. Among this group are future engineers, scientists, leaders, and explorers who will help shape lunar
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NASA Aeronautics
@NASAaero
May 29
NASA’s X-59 is preparing for upcoming flight tests at speeds faster than the speed of sound! 🤫 The X-59 team continues evaluating its performance across a range of flight conditions and is preparing for first supersonic flight. More X-59: go.nasa.gov/4wUT36W
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NASA's Glenn Research Center
@NASAglenn
May 22
New material, who dis? 🌕🔥 Researchers recently discovered and tested a new heat-resistant material at NASA Glenn. It could help NASA melt Moon rocks to extract resources — like metals for building infrastructure and oxygen for fuel and life support systems. If astronauts
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NASA Ames
@NASAAmes
May 20
Honoring excellence above the clouds ☁️✈️ Shivanjli Sharma, a project manager for Air Traffic Management and Safety, and Dr. Sarah D' Sousa, a functional area manager for Orion Structures and Thermal Protection Systems at Ames flew on a NASA F-18 aircraft as part of
$Sarah D\u2019Souza, deputy systems manager for the Orion Thermal Protection System, takes part in an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA\u2019s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The flight was piloted by Jim \u201CClue\u201D Less and offered a firsthand look at the aircraft and flight operations that help advance NASA\u2019s aeronautics research. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency\u2019s priorities.$
$Sarah D\u2019Souza, deputy systems manager for the Orion Thermal Protection System, takes part in an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA\u2019s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The flight was piloted by Jim \u201CClue\u201D Less and offered a firsthand look at the aircraft and flight operations that help advance NASA\u2019s aeronautics research. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency\u2019s priorities.$
$Sarah D\u2019Souza, deputy systems manager for the Orion Thermal Protection System, takes part in an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA\u2019s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The flight was piloted by Jim \u201CClue\u201D Less and offered a firsthand look at the aircraft and flight operations that help advance NASA\u2019s aeronautics research. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency\u2019s priorities.$
$Shivanjli Sharma, Air Traffic Management and Safety (ATMS) project manager, takes part in an employee incentive flight in an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA\u2019s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The flight was piloted by Wayne \u201CRingo\u201D Ringelberg and offered a firsthand look at the aircraft and flight operations that help advance NASA\u2019s aeronautics research. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride\u2011along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency\u2019s priorities.$
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