Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy
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The (SOFIA) will be a 2.5 meter,
optical/infrared/sub-millimeter telescopemounted in a Boeing 747, to be used for
many advanced astronomical observations performed at stratospheric altitudes.
The Observatory will accommodate installation of different focal plane
instruments, with in-flight access ....
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.... of proposals for
prime contracts for the U.S. and German portions of the program. Final approval
for program implementation has been received from the U.S. Congress and NASA
management. The observatory will begin flight operations by the year 2001.
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