| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| NASA PRIMARY | NASA’S 737 REVEALS NEW PAINT | 2 hrs ago |
NASA's 737 aircraft has been painted in Oklahoma as part of its modification for use as a reduced gravity test aircraft, according to NASA. This development occurred after NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, took ownership of the aircraft from the United States Air Force in June. The newly painted aircraft is set to perform lunar-gravity parabolic flights.
The aircraft's modification is progressing, with the recent painting being a significant step, although specific details on the timeline and extent of the modifications are not provided. The purpose of the aircraft is to validate lunar-gravity conditions through parabolic flights, as stated by NASA. Further details on the technical aspects of the modification are not available in the provided sources.
The modification of the 737 aircraft is part of NASA's efforts to advance its space exploration capabilities, particularly in simulating lunar conditions for research and testing.