Aeronautics

Videos that describe NASA's aeronautics research

NASA is an important player in the aviation research. Here are some videos published by NASA that uncover the research done by them in this field.

Accelerating to New Aviation Horizons

NASA has a 10-year plan to accelerate aviation research that includes the design, build and flight of a series of piloted X-planes - experimental aircraft - which will test advanced technologies to their full capabilities and help make aviation more Earth-friendly.

Quiet Supersonic X-plane to Be Designed

The return of supersonic passenger travel is one step closer to reality with NASA's award of a contract for the preliminary design of a low boom flight demonstrator aircraft.