NASA Is Retiring One Of The Last Stubby Boeing 747SPs In The Sky - Jalopnik

The NASA SOFIA flying telescope's mission is coming to an end after eight years.

After eight years of operation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is soon to retire a unique piece of equipment and aviation history. NASAs Boeing 747SP-based Stratospheric Observator… [+5001 chars]

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