NASA test pilot Nils Larson, wearing a green flight suit and sunglasses, stands at the front of the agency’s F-15D research aircraft, looking up at a long, newly installed shock-sensing probe mounted on the nose. The aircraft is parked on the flightline at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, with its canopy open and ladder down.

NASA readies second impact sensor for X-59 testing

In an era where technological advancements continuously push the boundaries of what is possible, NASA's latest endeavor involves the testing of a ground-breaking supersonic...