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NASA reveals X-70 experimental aircraft design

The space agency announces a new addition to its X-plane research programme.

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Illustrative image. Photo: Sergey Koznov on Unsplash

At a glance

  • NASA announced the X-70 Fractal experimental aircraft
  • The aircraft is part of NASA's X-plane research programme
  • The announcement reflects the agency's plans to grow its experimental aircraft fleet

NASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a new experimental aircraft as part of efforts to expand its fleet of research planes. The announcement marks the agency's continued investment in advanced aircraft development and testing programmes.

The X-70 joins NASA's existing portfolio of experimental aircraft used to test new technologies and aeronautical concepts.

Why it matters

NASA's X-plane programme has historically been central to developing and validating new aviation technologies that advance the aerospace industry.

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