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Sofia returns after latest suspension

The high-altitude observatory is here for the seventh and final time.

Cockpit of Sofia’s flying observatory. Photo: Nasa.

Peter Owens Fri, 08 Jul 2022

Despite problems associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and after one postponement, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (Sofia) again returned to Christchurch Airport in late June.

This was after a two-year absence. Every year, Sofia temporarily moves its operating base to better

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Peter Owens Fri, 08 Jul 2022
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