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A NASA WP-3D Orion research aircraft conducts low-altitude flights over the city of Houston for atmospheric data collection.
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NASA pilots low-altitude flights over Houston for airborne research

For ten days in June, NASA will fly planes as low as 1,000 feet over Houston, a sight that might alarm residents unaware of its scientific purpose, according to the Houston Chronicle .

Jina Park·June 2, 2026