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The SOFIA Mission - Development Status and Science Outreach ActivitiesThe Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is nearing its first light obsetvations while in flight. This talk will present the current development status of the aircraft and its telescope, together with the plans for conducting its first science flights beginning in late spring, 2009. This presentation will also address the ongoing activities for SOFIA science outreach and will outline the different opportunities for participation in the Early Science program.
Document ID
20090029216
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Roellig, Thomas L.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
October 10, 2008
Subject Category
Space Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN-195
Meeting Information
Meeting: 40th Annual Meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society
Location: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States
Start Date: October 10, 2008
End Date: October 15, 2008
Sponsors: American Astronomical Society
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 422335.04.31.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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