NASA's retired SOFIA aircraft is ready to engage a new generation of explores, engineers, and scientists

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With SOFIA's move to her new home, a world of exciting educational opportunities is ushered in!

Once a remarkable piece of aerial science, NASA's retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy airplane is taking its next big journey. After being a huge part of space missions, SOFIA will find a permanent home in the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

This once incredible scientific marvel is now ready to become a beacon for aspiring minds, from students to teachers alike.NASA and the German Space AgencyThe mission received maintenance and operation support from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.

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