NASA’s new experimental X-70 plane will be used to test next-gen aviation technologies
NASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, an experimental crewed aircraft designed to test next-generation aviation technologies. The platform features a modular design for rapid payload swapping and advanced flight-control systems to explore new maneuverability capabilities.
Why it matters
The X-70 represents a new phase in aeronautical research, aiming to accelerate the testing of cutting-edge flight technologies.
Yesterday NASA announced the latest addition to its X-series of experimental aircraft that have included the Bell X-1 that first broke the sound barrier nearly 80 years ago, and the more recent X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator. The new X-70 Fractal is designed to be a “high-performance, highly adaptable research platform” that NASA can use as a testbed for the development and testing of next-generation aviation technologies.
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in