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Skunk Works

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Skunk Works will conduct the initial flight test program, expanding the X-59's operational envelope over the coming months.

Mentioned as: Skunk WorksNarrative PlanOct 30, 2025X-59 Completes First Flight in Quest to Reduce Supersonic Boom

The X-59, also known as the QUiEt SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) mission, was designed by NASA and manufactured by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division.

Mentioned as: skunk worksOrg RelationshipOct 29, 2025NASAの超音速実験機「X-59」が初飛行–ソニックブームを減らして静かに飛行

Skunk Works will lead the X-59's initial flight test campaign and work closely with NASA to expand its flight envelope.

Mentioned as: Skunk WorksOrg RelationshipOct 28, 2025Lockheed Martin’s X-59 soars—a new era in supersonic flight begins

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in partnership with NASA, has completed the first flight of the X-59, a revolutionary quiet supersonic aircraft.

Mentioned as: Skunk WorksNarrative GeneralOct 28, 2025Lockheed Martin’s X-59 soars—a new era in supersonic flight begins

The X-59 took off from Skunk Works' facility at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, and landed near NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.

Mentioned as: Skunk WorksNarrative GeneralOct 28, 2025Lockheed Martin’s X-59 soars—a new era in supersonic flight begins

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is integrating the MQ-20 'autonomy core' with the UMCS to demonstrate common control capability.

Mentioned as: Skunk WorksNarrative GeneralNov 20, 2024U.S. Navy + Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® demo 1st live control of a UAV by UMCS and MDCX™

Assembly of the Quesst mission’s X-59 supersonic aircraft at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works in California was completed during 2023 with the installation of its jet engine, tail, and lower empennage.

Mentioned as: Skunk WorksOrg RelationshipDec 26, 2023NASA's Aeronautics Achievements in 2023