The X-59 successfully completed its inaugural flight—a step toward developing quieter supersonic jets that could one day fly customers more than twice as fast as commercial airliners.

The Senate's report supports Space.com's findings, stating, "as early as June 2025, NASA began 'implementing immediately' certain 'institutional changes' to align with the President's proposed budget," and asserts that NASA Chief of Staff Brian Hughes is conspiring with OMB to "actively implement the President's FY26 budget request."

Blue Origin has test fired its New Glenn rocket engine as it makes final preparations for the launch of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission involving twin Mars orbiters. The static test fire of the heavy-lift rocket, captured by NASASpaceflight and shared below, lasted around 40 seconds and appeared to proceed without a hitch.

A supersonic jet plane designed to make very little noise took flight for the first time this week, cruising over the southern California desert just after sunrise in what could be the first step toward much faster commercial travel, according to NASA.