SOFIA Discovers Universe’s First Molecule

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Researchers discovered what is thought to be the first kind of molecule to form after the Big Bang. While theory suggested its existence, this molecule was detected for the first time in the present-day universe using the latest technology on board the flying observatory called SOFIA. Video Credit: NASA/Ames Research Center Learn more: www.nasa.gov/sofia This video can be downloaded from the NASA Image and Video Library at: https://images.nasa.gov/details-ARC-20190417-AAV3190-SOFIA-HeH-RptrPkg-NASAWeb.html NASA's Ames Research Center is located in California's Silicon Valley. Follow us on social media to hear about the latest developments in space, science, technology and aeronautics. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nasaames Twitter https://twitter.com/nasaames Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nasaames

Published 2019-04-17 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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