The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites successfully acquired and tracked a short-range, air-launched target (SRALT) Jul. 8 in a test that showed their ability to track dim objects that have extremely short flight timelines.
Day: July 20, 2011
Growler squadron CO fired while on deployment
The commanding officer of VAQ-141 was fired wihle the Growler squadron is currently on deployment in the Middle East.
First Boeing P-8A Poseidon production aircraft makes maiden flight
The first P-8A Poseidon production aircraft completed its first flight on Jul. 7. This is the first of six low-rate initial production (LRIP) aircraft.