NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP flies over California's Mojave Desert during a functional check flight Dec. 9, 2009.
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NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP flies over California’s Mojave Desert during a functional check flight Dec. 9, 2009. The flight evaluated the aircraft’s performance, handling characteristics and flight systems.December 9, 2009
NASA Photo / Jim Ross