The X-43 began its existence as a concept in a NASA wind tunnel in 1996. It was considered a risky investment because no scramjet-powered plane had ever been built—let alone flown in the atmosphere.

Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The NASA X-43 was a groundbreaking hypersonic aircraft developed under the Hyper-X program in the late 1990s.It set records, reaching speeds of Mach 9.64 ...

While some welcome the change, other experts warn that this move could make it even harder to access scientific information ...

When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the ...

NASA’s F-15 jets tested supersonic tools for X-59 in May Mojave flights Shock-sensing probes validated for quiet X-59 supersonic test flights Schlieren imaging tracked airflow with precise sun-aligned ...

NASA announced that an aircraft known as the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator is now officially called the X-66A. It could first fly in 2028.

NASA's new experimental aircraft will go thump in the night – that's the plan, anyway. The X-59, set to be unveiled in Palmdale, California, on Friday, is designed to turn the volume down on ...

New photos of NASA's X-59 "quiet" supersonic plane show the aircraft parked on the flight line as it prepares for a series of ground and initial flight tests. Skip to main content.

NASA awarded a $1.43 billion contract to SpaceX on Wednesday to carry astronauts to the International Space Station on five more crewed missions. It's the latest win for Elon Musk's aerospace ...

The X-43 began its existence as a concept in a NASA wind tunnel in 1996. It was considered a risky investment because no scramjet-powered plane had ever been built—let alone flown in the atmosphere.

When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the ...