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    Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1

VXS-1 Command Duty Officer Phone: (202) 494-1249
VXS-1 Project Director Email:
VXS-1_PD@us.navy.mil
 

Mission

Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 conducts airborne scientific experimentation and advanced technology development in worldwide operations supporting U.S. Navy and national science and technology (S&T) priorities and war fighting goals. Supporting broadly based, multidisciplinary programs across the full spectrum of scientific research and applied technologies, our focus is toward the maritime application of new and improved airborne data collection techniques, experimental equipment, and system demonstration. While directly supporting scientific programs across the globe, we ensure that our work environment provides for the learning, personal growth, and respect of all our men and women and their families.

 

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Commander Levine Passes the Torch for the Navy’s Airborne Scientific Development Squadron
March 30, 2026
Capt. Randy Cruz (right), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) commanding officer, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Cmdr. Luis Levine, NRL Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 outgoing commanding officer, during the VXS-1 change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Patuxent River, Md. March 27, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson)

The Navy’s Airborne Lab Puts Tech to the Test
August 11, 2025
Scientific Development Squadron (VXS) 1 supports the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory by conducting flight operations in Patuxent River, Md. May 2, 2025. VXS-1 conducts airborne scientific experimentation and advanced technology development in worldwide operations supporting U.S. Navy and national science and technology (S&T) priorities and war fighting goals.