PALMDALE, California (Reuters) -NASA's X-59 supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Tuesday in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.

The reusable Dream Chaser is 30 ft. long—approximately the same size as the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane—but with a 23-ft. wingspan, compared to X-37B’s 15-ft. wingspan. Dream Chaser, which features a disposable cargo module, has far more payload capacity than the Boeing -built X-37B.

The NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center on the Eastern Shore could soon close to the public, according to federal workers who are fighting the closure. The move comes after employees received an email Monday listing several planned facility ...

The center hosts the world’s largest wind tunnel and a rich history of aerospace innovation, preserved in a striking visual archive in the heart of Silicon Valley.

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex remains open during the government shutdown. Admission to Kennedy Space Center starts at $77 for adults and $67 for kids. Senior and military discounts are available. Florida attraction and theme park ...