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The Armstrong Flight Research Center is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research & operations.
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NASA test pilot Mike Lippert completed his first flight in the X-59, marking his first time flying an X-plane.
After years flying high-performance aircraft and months preparing for the mission, Lippert completed high-altitude test points and handling evaluations to support the X-59 flight test campaign.
"For as long as I can remember, I've dreamt of doing exactly what I got to do today."
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We’re celebrating NASA research test pilot David “Nils” Larson, who earned the 2026 Iven C. Kincheloe Award from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots for outstanding accomplishment in flight test! ✈️ 🌟
From the X-59’s first flight to its first flight reaching Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet altitude, Nils’ pioneering work drives aerospace innovation forward.
Congratulations, Nils, on an inspiring achievement!
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A double birthday celebration! 🎉
@NASA and @EdwardsAFB in California teamed up to honor NASA Armstrong’s 80th and America’s 250th with STEM activities, a NASA flyover with sonic boom, and remarks from astronaut Matthew Dominick. 🇺🇸 ✈️
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NASA’s new X-59 test pilot Mike Lippert has powered up the aircraft for his first time as he gets closer to his first flight in the X-plane.
With guidance from fellow test pilots and months of simulator training, he’s gaining critical insight to how the cockpit and control room sync in real time.
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Innovation soars with our interns! ✨
At NASA Armstrong, students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology that evolves into real aerospace applications. Guided by mentors with decades of flight research expertise, interns learn how ideas become missions and how data become discovery.
Deadline to apply for Spring 2027 internships is September 14:
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"Every great journey starts with a single moment of wonder. As a child, I was too small to reach the controls, but still big enough to dream."
— Shawn Kern, Director for Flight Operations (Acting)
✨ What sparked your love of aviation?
Share your #FlightSpark#! Post a photo that captures your Flight Spark, a photo of where that journey has taken you today, and a short caption.
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The future of aerospace starts with opportunities like these!
Standing in front of one of NASA’s F-15 research aircraft, our summer interns are gaining hands-on experience while working alongside scientists, engineers, pilots, communicators, and more to support NASA’s mission.
Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and fresh perspective strengthen our team every day.
Happy National Intern Day! Thanks for spending your summer with us. Here’s to the next generation of innovators and explorers!
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Discover what’s possible with a NASA internship! ✈️🚀
Interns play a vital role in advancing NASA’s mission to make aviation cleaner, quieter, and more efficient for the nation.
From testing innovative aircraft concepts to real research in our flight labs, interns work alongside experts driving the future of aerospace.
If you’re curious, motivated, and passionate about exploring what’s next in flight, a NASA internship is the perfect place to launch your journey!
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