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NASA unveils Boeing 737-700 paint scheme for reduced-gravity research aircraft

NASA has revealed the new livery of a 13-year-old Boeing 737-700 being converted into a reduced-gravity research aircraft at King Aerospace in Oklahoma. The airframe previously served for years as a classified U.S. Air Force flying testbed before transferring to NASA for its next mission.

Discovered 2026-08-19T07:29:08.103947-07:00 | 2026-08-19T07:29:08.103947-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

NASA is repurposing a 737-700 into an aircraft capable of simulating lunar gravity, supporting research relevant to future lunar missions.
The airframe’s transition from a classified U.S. Air Force flying testbed to a NASA research platform highlights the continued utility of specialized commercial aircraft for government aerospace programs.
The work at King Aerospace marks a visible milestone in converting the 13-year-old aircraft for its new role.

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