Editor’s note: This article was updated on March 27, 2026 to note that the indicator light seen during the X-59’s second flight was due to a false positive. NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft made its second flight on Friday, kicking off a series of dozens of test flights in 2026.  Although the flight duration was abbreviated due to a technical issue ⎯ which was later revealed to be a false positive ⎯ the team was able to collect information that will inform future tests.  “Despite the early landing, this is a good day for the team.…