flying telescope

NASA Cuts 8-Foot Hole in a 747, Bolts in Huge Telescope

BY Kit Eaton | 07-02-2010 | 6:52 AM | INNOVATION

Can you tear an 8-foot hole in the side of a 747 jet and have it fly not only safely but in a stable way? This isn't a terrorism-related quiz--it's a real problem that NASA tackled with its flying telescope project. The answer is a ...READ MORE›