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Status of the SOFIA Observatory

Roellig, Thomas L.
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The SOFIA observatory has been in routine science operations since returning in January from a 6 month-long heavy maintenance period for the aircraft and the telescope assembly. These operations include a successful 6 week deployment to the Southern hemisphere. This presentation will provide an update to the current operational status of the SOFIA observatory, concentrating on the improvements and upgrades that have been implemented since the heavy maintenance period.

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Roellig, Thomas L.. 2015-08-05. Status of the SOFIA Observatory. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20150018868

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