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NASA T38 Talon Planetag
NASA T38 Talon Planetag
Acquired from Planetags
Acquired from Planetags
Acquired August 16th April 2026
Acquired August 16th April 2026
Collection Number TSM-292
Collection Number TSM-292
The Northrop T-38 Talon
The Northrop T-38 Talon
Developed by Northrop Corporation, the T-38 Talon became the world’s first supersonic trainer and remains one of the most important aircraft in aviation training. Its performance and handling make it ideal for preparing pilots and astronauts for the demands of high-speed, high-stakes environments.
Developed by Northrop Corporation, the T-38 Talon became the world’s first supersonic trainer and remains one of the most important aircraft in aviation training. Its performance and handling make it ideal for preparing pilots and astronauts for the demands of high-speed, high-stakes environments.
N910NA – Training Astronauts for Spaceflight
N910NA – Training Astronauts for Spaceflight
Built in 1965 as a T-38A (S/N 65-10352), this aircraft was transferred to NASA in 1978 during a pivotal era in human spaceflight. It was later upgraded to the T-38N configuration, receiving modern avionics and radar to extend its service life and capability.
Operating from Ellington Field near Johnson Space Center, N910NA played a vital role in astronaut training and transport missions between Houston and Cape Canaveral.
For astronauts, the T-38 is essential. It builds the reflexes, awareness, and discipline required for space missions. Long before launch, astronauts train in jets like this.
Built in 1965 as a T-38A (S/N 65-10352), this aircraft was transferred to NASA in 1978 during a pivotal era in human spaceflight. It was later upgraded to the T-38N configuration, receiving modern avionics and radar to extend its service life and capability.
Operating from Ellington Field near Johnson Space Center, N910NA played a vital role in astronaut training and transport missions between Houston and Cape Canaveral.
For astronauts, the T-38 is essential. It builds the reflexes, awareness, and discipline required for space missions. Long before launch, astronauts train in jets like this.
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