The Voyager 2 space probe completes its grand tour of the solar system as the 1,787- pound vehicle passes within 3,000 miles of Neptune. Voyager 2 was launched in August 1977.
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.