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In 2022, NASA acquired 777 to succeed its retired DC-8 aircraft.
NASA's Boeing 777 will replace the retired DC-8 as its largest airborne science laboratory.
KEY POINTS
- The 777 underwent heavy structural modifications, including new observation viewports and sensor portals.
- It can carry 75,000 pounds of equipment, host 100 researchers, and fly nonstop for 18 hours.
- Its first major mission is NURTURE in 2027, targeting winter storms and polar atmospheric phenomena.
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