NASA Armstrong(@NASAArmstrong):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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2026.10.22 21:16

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." 🔗: