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NASA's X-59 and F-15D return to Edwards after supersonic test

Original: NASA / Lockheed Martin X-59 Quesst and NASA F-15D N884NA return to Edwards AFB after high altitude supersonic testing, S

NASA's X-59 Quesst, built with Lockheed Martin, and a NASA F-15D chase aircraft returned to Edwards Air Force Base in California after high-altitude supersonic testing on September 15, 2026. Aviation photographers captured the quiet supersonic demonstrator in flight, with spotters celebrating the aircraft operating as intended during its test campaign.

Why now: The X-59's ongoing supersonic flight tests are a closely watched step toward quieter commercial supersonic travel.

NASALockheed MartinX-59 QuesstEdwards Air Force BaseF-15D

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• NASA / Lockheed Martin X-59 Quesst and NASA F-15D N884NA return to Edwards AFB after high altitude supersonic testing, September 15, 2026 My first in flight X-Plane Yes! It works # X59 # NASA # F15D # supersonic # Edwards # EdwardsAFB # milair # nikon # aviationphotography #… · cvvhrn@sfba.social · 5

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