Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

The modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is demolished on the N211 apron at Moffett Field, California.

The modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), is demolished on the N211 apron at Moffett Field, California.

Photographer Don Richey

Location NASA Ames Research Center

Date March 20, 2025

C-141 Infrared Astronomy KAO N714A NASA-714 Starlifter