NASA begins effort to replace aging T-38 Talon jets
By The BriefBrief
NASA’s T-38 Talon jets, used to train astronauts for decades, are aging as the USAF prepares to retire its Talon fleet. The move is creating new challenges for NASA’s training pipeline and is prompting NASA to begin a hunt to replace the aircraft.
WHO:NASA
WHAT:NASA begins an effort to replace its aging T-38 Talon jets used for astronaut training.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:43 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The T-38 fleet is aging and the USAF’s impending retirement of its Talon fleet will create new challenges for NASA’s astronaut training.
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