Description: Introducing N805NA, NASA’s Learjet Airborne Observatory aircraft. The Gates Learjet 24, a world-renowned business jet with exceptional speed, range and versatility, garnered attention not only in executive travel, but also in the realm of scientific research. With its sleek design and powerful engines, the Learjet 24 provided NASA with a platform to conduct a wide range of atmospheric studies, Earth observations, and technological development, making it a valuable asset in their quest for scientific exploration. Built in 1966 as a Learjet 24A, this plane was destined for science rather than corporate service. It was delivered as N705NA to NASA at Moffett Field in California and put into use as a groundbreaking airborne astronomy aircraft, using powerful 12” telescopes to study space from high altitudes. The Learjet Airborne Observatory led to the development of the Kuiper Airborne Observatory and the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), which have been used to perform research using infrared light, including studying atmospheric conditions on other planets, distant solar systems, and black holes. In 1998, the plane was re-registered as N805NA and served as a flight research support aircraft at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center. Its career with NASA came to a halt on June 7, 2001 when it was damaged while performing touch-and-go landings. Although retired, its legacy as a notable aircraft in NASA’s fleet remains true today. In 2023, MotoArt brought N805NA out of the boneyard and created PlaneTags.A total of 1,500 planetags from the genuine skin of NASA 805 were produced by MotoArt. The one we are offering here is numbered #0525 and is of the variety with the all-white painted metal surface.FREE shipping is provided via USPS Ground Advantage (aka First Class Mail).100% of the proceeds from the sale of this item will benefit RocketSTEM, a nonprofit devoted to educating and inspiring the next generation of explorers.
Price: 32.95 USD
Location: Pensacola, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-09T21:54:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
