NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Passes Key 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. This milestone brings the aircraft closer to its first flight, aimed at breaking the sound barrier with minimal sonic boom. The tests ensured that the X-59's onboard systems 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's unique design, including its elongated geometry and augmented reality display for pilots, is intended to reduce sonic booms, potentially paving the way for quieter supersonic passenger travel. In other news, the U.S. Space Operations Command (SPoC) has adopted a new motto, "Semper Venator," meaning "Always the hunter." This announcement was accompanied by 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, underscore the importance of international collaboration in space operations.