| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10696351 | Advances in Space Research | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The joint US and German SOFIA project to develop and operate a 2.5Â m infrared airborne telescope in a Boeing 747-SP is now in the final stages of development. First science flights will begin in 2007. The observatory is expected to operate for over 20 years. The sensitivity, characteristics, science instrument complement, and examples of first light science are discussed.
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Authors
E.E. Becklin,