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NASA Leadership Gather Around X-59 After First Flight

NASA Leadership Gather Around X-59 After First Flight

NASA leadership, ground crew, and support personnel gather to congratulate test pilot Nils Larson following his first flight of the X-59 on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. The moment captures years of design, integration, and ground testing and marks the beginning of a new chapter in NASA’s aeronautics research legacy.

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