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NASA unveils mysterious X-70 experimental aircraft using AI-generated image

Ars Technica • Thu, 05 Nov 2026

NASA’s X-70 Fractal announcement comes as agency aims to grow X-plane fleet.

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NASA’s X-70 Fractal announcement comes as agency aims to grow X-plane fleet.

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