Most Advanced Airborne Telescope to Begin Operations

The year 2010 will see the commissioning of the world's most powerful and advanced airborne telescope, capable of watching targeted events from the most advantageous positions possible at all times. As opposed to ground-based telescopes, which are restrained to their geographical locatio... [ read more >> ]

SOFIA makes first flight on April 26, 2007

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SOFIA makes first flight on April 26, 2007