First Science for Sofia

NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia) will make its first scientific flight Nov. 30 into the Whiskey Operating Area south and west of San Diego, to observe Orion. The converted Boeing 747SP is the world’s largest flying observatory with a 2.5-meter-dia. (8.2-ft.) German...

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