NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Passes Electromagnetic Interference Tests, U.S. Space Operations Command Adopts "Semper Venator" Motto

NASA's X-59 experimental supersonic jet has successfully completed electromagnetic interference testing at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. These tests ensure that the aircraft's onboard sensors, radio, and navigation equipment do not interfere with each other or with other research aircraft, such as the F-15D, which will measure shockwaves during flight. The X-59, designed to break the sound barrier quietly, is nearing its first flight. Its unique design includes an elongated geometry and an engine on top to minimize sonic booms. Meanwhile, the U.S. Space Operations Command (SPoC) has adopted a new motto: "Semper Venator," Latin for "Always the hunter." This announcement was made in a video highlighting the duties of Space Force members. SPoC, established in 2020, oversees the Space Force's space, cyber, and intelligence operations. Recent visits by SPoC leadership to allies in the Eastern Hemisphere, including the Republic of Korea and Japan, aimed to strengthen relations and ensure seamless integration of space capabilities.