NASA has unveiled its next experimental aircraft, dubbed the X-70 Fractal. Well, “unveiled” may be a bit of a stretch. During this week’s UP.Summit at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced plans for the “crewed, high-performance platform” designed to boost maneuverability, flight control, and “other cutting-edge technologies in real flight.”
Beyond that, you’re guess is probably about as good as anyone’s. Even X-70’s sole visual hint may mean nothing at all. The shadowy frame seen silhouetted by fog in NASA’s announcement is explicitly identified as AI “generated content.” This means even the rounded cockpit, splayed tail fins, and extended wings may ultimately not even show up in the final design.
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