Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Saga
NASA SR-71 Blackbird revival and missing-aircraft mystery
Overview
Description NASA is facing questions over a missing SR-71 Blackbird and signs of a possible effort to return the retired aircraft to flight. Overview SR-71 tail number 844 has been absent from its display area at NASA Armstrong in California since at least May. Administrator Jared Isaacman showed staff an image of the missing jet…
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Sep 28, 2026
Last Built SR-71 Vanishes From NASA Armstrong Center
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- NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Shows Staff Photo of Vanished SR-71 Blackbird