Grounded: The director of the SOFIA flying observatory looks back
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
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Planetary Radio - A Conversation With Margaret Meijsner
Sophia, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy will end operations on September 28. Margaret Meijsner is disappointed but accepts the decision to end operations. She notes that this leaves us with a big blind spot in our ability to understand the universe. You'll hear her mention the powerful interchangeable instruments that have enabled Sophia to do its great work.
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