Space.com

NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time

But a date has still yet to be set for the X-59's first flight. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA's revolutionary X-59 jet is ...
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NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet aces key 'cruise control' test ahead of 1st flight

"This test confirmed that all components — software, mechanical linkages, and control laws — work together as intended." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
The Aviationist

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Fires Up Engine For The First Time Ahead Of First Flight

X-59’s engine started for testing for the first time. NASA’s Quesst (“Quiet SuperSonic Technology”) mission recently achieved a key milestone as it began testing the engine that will power the X-59, ...
SpaceNews

NASA Dawn Mission Status: Spacecraft Tests Ion Engine

NASA’s Dawn spacecraft successfully completed the first test of its ion propulsion system over the weekend. The system is vital to the success of Dawn’s 8-year, 1.6 billion-kilometer (3-billion-mile) ...