The X-57 Maxwell program is to wrap up without achieving electric flight.
Credit: NASA
After struggling for years with a variety of technical problems and setbacks, NASA has decided to conclude its X-57 Maxwell electric aircraft demonstrator program at the end of September without attempting a flight. The program announced its decision on June 23 on a conference call with reporters...
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