NASA has a big plane called the Boeing 777. The plane just got a new coat of paint in August 2026. NASA will use this plane as a flying laboratory to study Earth. It will start work in 2027 from Virginia. The plane will help scientists collect important data from the sky.
The Boeing 777 replaced an older NASA plane called the DC-8. The DC-8 stopped flying in 2024 after many years of service. The new plane can fly all around the world. It will test sensors and collect data about Earth. Scientists will use this information to understand our planet better and make good decisions.