Why NASA jets were flying around Houston & Galveston today

HOUSTON – Three NASA planes were flying around Houston and Galveston Tuesday morning, according to the agency.

NASA said a Gulfstream GIII, a Gulfstream GV and a T-38 will be flying in formation to take photos for brochures.

The aircraft are used for the NASA Airborne Science Program.

The planes are based at Johnson Space Center.

To read more about the planes, click here.

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