NASA's WB-57 crash lands at Houston
10 days ago
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- NASA's WB-57 aircraft made an emergency landing at Ellington Field without landing gear.
- The crew was unharmed, and NASA will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
- The WB-57 aircraft has a history dating back to 1944, originally developed by the English Electric Company.
- The aircraft was used in military missions, including bombing in Vietnam, before being repurposed for scientific research.
- The WB-57 variant features longer wings, enabling flights up to 62,000 feet for atmospheric sampling and weather reconnaissance.