Science Director for Sofia
University of Arizona-Tucson astronomer Erick Young, a specialist in designing science instruments, has been named science mission operations director for NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia). A converted Boeing 747SP, Sofia is scheduled to undergo “open-door” flight tests...
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