The Air Force Office of Scientific Research gathered some 150 rocket scientists in Annapolis, Md., recently to discuss space propulsion and power. The focus was the work these leading scientists from universities and small businesses have done for the Air Force through AFOSR-funded research.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.