Recent discoveries by NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) have confirmed the presence of water ...

That program, designated the SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAA), included a STEM immersion experience with SOFIA staff and the observatory, plus subsequent education and outreach commitments.

NASA said Saturday the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy program support contract has a 60-day phase-in period, five base years, six two-year options and an additional one-year ...

ABSTRACT The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a modified Boeing 747‐SP equipped with a 2.5 m telescope dedicated to astronomical research. Currently under joint development ...

Scientists from the SOFIA program, a collaboration between NASA and the German Aerospace Center, recently examined the nebula's gas clouds in a new way.