#aircraft

NASA unveils mysterious X-70 experimental aircraft using AI-generated image

NASA’s X-70 Fractal announcement comes as agency aims to grow X-plane fleet.

Ars Technica · EN

NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research

NASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a new crewed experimental aircraft "designed to accelerate the development and testing of advanced aviation technologies." From a press release: The crewed X-70 features advanced, rapidly reconfigurable flight-control technology that will allow NASA to explore aircraft maneuverability in ways never before demonstrated in crewed flight. The aircraft can also accommodate up to 2,000 pounds of experimental payloads in internal and external locations, enabling a wide range of research and flight-testing opportunities. The X-70 Fractal has a takeoff weight of 10,

Slashdot · EN

NASA's X-59 Aircraft and Test Pilot

NASA test pilot Mike Lippert poses for a photo ahead of his first time flying the agency's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft on Oct. 21, 2026.

NASA Image of the Day · EN