NASA conducts first official flyover at NFL game in Pittsburgh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
During the Steelers' opening game of the 2026 NFL season, NASA performed its first official flyover at a football game. Two T-38 Talons from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston flew over Acrisure Stadium at the game’s start. This event is part of NASA's efforts to generate excitement for the next Artemis mission, scheduled for next year with a planned moon landing in 2028. NASA Flight Director Anthony Vareha highlighted Pittsburgh as an inspiring city for those interested in space.
- •The flyover featured T-38 Talons from NASA's Johnson Space Center.
- •It occurred during the Steelers' first game of the 2026 NFL season.
- •NASA aims to engage the public ahead of the Artemis mission.
- •Anthony Vareha noted Pittsburgh's role in inspiring space interest.
- •The planned moon landing is slated for 2028.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Acrisure Stadium witnesses NASA’s 1st official flyover during football game
"The Steelers’ first game of the 2026 NFL season featured the first official NASA flyover at a football game.
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