First Power-On SCO

Lockheed Martin Photography By Theresa Hoey
1011 Lockheed Way, Palmdale, Ca. 93599
Event: First Power-On SCO
Date: 10/06/2022
Additional Info:

A Lockheed Martin Skunk Works technician inspects some of the wiring and sensors on the X-59 aircraft in preparation for the first power-on system checkouts. Once complete, the X-59 aircraft will demonstrate the ability to fly supersonic while reducing the loud sonic boom to a quiet sonic thump and help enable commercial supersonic air travel over land. This aircraft is the centerpiece of NASA’s Quesst mission.