Sofia Observatory Poised For Full Operational Capability

Sofia, the Joint NASA and German Aerospace Center (DLR) Boeing 747SP flying observatory, is on the verge of reaching full operational capability after completing the final commissioning flight for the last of four major science instruments. The airborne telescope has been conducting science flights...

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