Yesterday, the UASEDS Microgravity Team had the chance to see inside NASA's Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) hangar at Ellington Field.
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| Panorama view of AOD hangar |
NASA operates a fleet of T-38 aircraft. The Northrop T-38 Talon is a two-seat, twin-engine supersonic jet trainer. It was the world's first supersonic trainer.
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| Panorama view of the T-38 Talon |
NASA uses the aircraft as a jet trainer for its astronauts! It has a height of about 12 1/2 feet, length of 46 feet, wingspan of 25 feet and its maximum speed is 858 mph.
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| Team members Joel and Eric (right) view cockpit of the T-38 |
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| Inside the cockpit |
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| The instrument panel |
Only one more day till flight day!
