NASA Armstrong’s has major role in sustainable aviation
Source: https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2022/04/27/nasa-armstrongs-has-major-role-in-sustainable-aviation/
Author: Sarah Mann
Aiming to keep the United States at the forefront of aviation, NASA Aeronautics is poised to help develop airframes and technology that will benefit industry, and help meet U.S. environmental goals. NASA's all electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 “Maxwell,” is one of the agency’s first aircraft demonstrating greener flight technology. The X-57 project is a research platform to build confidence in cleaner and more energy efficient ways of air travel. It will do this by testing and determining the airworthiness of electrified aircraft technologies, including battery technology, electric motor capabilities, and distributed electric propulsion. Set to take flight later this year, the X-57 is intended to have zero in-flight emissions. Uniquely designed with a high aspect ratio wing, the X-57 is set to inform standards for future electric airplanes.