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Pittsburgh Steelers throwback helmets at practice on Oct. 24, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
NFL players are amongst the fittest athletes in the world.
But when it comes to the fitness of astronauts, both physically and mentally, their preparation and training are truly out of this world!
For astronaut training and cutting-edge high-altitude research, NASA operates a fleet of aircraft, and to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, showcasing their technology while inspiring the next generation, NASA are taking some of those training flights, rarely seen by the public, and bringing them to game day.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will be in Pittsburgh this Sunday, Sept. 13, to kick things off with the Steelers.
Recently the NFL has collaborated with NASA, and the agency will soon bring the space exploration and aeronautics innovation that America’s space program is known for to the football field.
NASA is heading to the @NFL.@NASA operates a fleet of aircraft for astronaut training and cutting-edge high-speed and high-altitude research. In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, to showcase our technology and inspire the next generation, we are taking some of those…
— NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (@NASAAdmin) September 10, 2026
NASA will conduct flyovers, astronaut appearances, and fan engagement at NFL games across the country as part of its new Inspiration Tour.
“This is the first season NASA is taking part in flyovers at NFL games, bringing the excitement of America’s space program directly to fans across the country,” said Isaacman.
“We’re returning to the Moon, building a Moon Base, advancing fission-powered spacecraft, and pushing the boundaries in aeronautics, science, and discovery. Achieving those ambitions will take the very best of America, and partnering with the NFL gives us an incredible platform to inspire the next generation to look up and imagine the possibilities.”
Along with being at Acrisure Stadium for the Steelers home opener against the Atlanta Falcons, NASA is also planning on being at the Baltimore Ravens vs New Orleans Saints game in Baltimore on Sept. 20, the Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Rams game in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, and the New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns game in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Oct. 11.
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