NASA's Flying Laboratory DC-8 Has Flown For The Last Time

Summary - The DC-8 was a flying science laboratory for NASA, aiding data collection for diverse scientific disciplines. - The aircraft made its final flight toward retirement at Idaho State University for technician training. - NASA plans to replace the DC-8 with a more efficient Boeing 777-200ER for its airborne science program. For over 37 years, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has operated a specially modified Douglas DC-8 airliner, which has functioned as an airborne science laboratory. Throughout …