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SOFIA takes off from Armstrong Flight Research Center – SOFIA: Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
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Returning to New Zealand: SOFIA Travels to Christchurch for a Seventh and Final Time – SOFIA: Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
Infinite Flight - Yesterday marked the last flight for SOFIA, NASA's modified Boeing 747SP. While this amazing flying observatory is retired from service, it lives on in Infinite Flight and is ready
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