NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
Summary
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy ED10-0213-04 The high-tech German-built infrared telescope and its associated lower flexible telescope cavity door are rotated upward to their maximum 58-degree vertical position in this photo taken during the last flight in the SOFIA observatory's flight envelope-expansion test series. The pilot in a NASA F/A-18 keeps a close watch on the airborne observatory while flying in close formation during the tests. August 4, 2010 (NASA photo / Carla Thomas)
NASA Identifier: 475239main_ED10-0213-04
Tags
Date
02/11/2010
Source
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication. Public Use Notice of Limitations: https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright