2nd-ever test flight of NASA’s ‘quiet’ X-59 supersonic jet cut short by glitch NASA's "quiet" supersonic X-59 jet took to the skies for the second time ever on Friday (March 20), but it didn't stay up for long. Astrobitica March 23, 2026 (Last updated: March 23, 2026) 1 minute read NASA’s “quiet” supersonic X-59 jet took to the skies for the second time ever on Friday (March 20), but it didn’t stay up for long. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Rare daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Texas: Here’s where to find themNext: This Ancient Star In A Low-Mass Galaxy Is A Precious Find