Skunk Works® Rolls Out X-59, NASA's Newest X-Plane
"We're thrilled to take on this challenge alongside NASA, whose quiet supersonic technology mission will have lasting, transformational impacts for people around the world," said
Rollout ceremonies are a long-standing aviation tradition, and in the case of the X-59, it celebrated technical advancements, collaboration and innovation that stemmed from years of research, development and production of a one-of-a-kind technology demonstrator aircraft that will reduce the loudness of sonic booms to a gentle thump.
"The entire X-59 team leaned into the expertise of both legendary organizations, NASA and
- Greg Ulmer, executive vice president,
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics John Clark , vice president and general manager,Lockheed Martin Skunk Works- Pam Melroy, NASA Deputy Administrator
Jim Free , NASA Associate Administrator- Bob Pearce, NASA Associate Administrator
Dee Dee Myers ,California's Senior Economic Advisor to the Governor
An X-59 media kit containing photo and video from the ceremony and more is available here.
Next, the aircraft will complete ground tests including engine-run and taxi tests before its next major milestone, first flight, later this year. After the aircraft is validated in initial flight tests, it will move into the acoustic testing phase. This phase will include flights over populated areas to provide
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