Spacecraft Preparation and Assembly

Technicians work on assembling components of spacecraft, including engines and fairings, in industrial facilities, showcasing teamwork and advanced technology in space exploration.

SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.
SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) primary mirror being coated in the Ames N-211 Vacuum Chamber.