I commend the Defense Department on its decision to establish one of three U.S. Space Force commands in California. Between Los Angeles Air Force Base, Vandenberg and much of the nation’s aerospace industry, California has been a leader in space for decades.
"Vandenberg Air Force Base will become Vandenberg Space Force Base," said Col. David Rickards of the 30th Space Wing, adding there's no date for the change but anticipates the transition happening soon.
More missile, satellite and rocket launches are planned at Vandenberg Air Force Base in 2021 than last year, and the installation will also officially change its name to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
More missile, satellite and rocket launches are planned at Vandenberg Air Force Base in 2021 than last year, and the installation will also officially change its name to Vandenberg Space Force Base.
NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for a 2-year astrophysics mission named SPHEREx. The mission currently is targeted to launch as early as June 2024 on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
A joint venture between NASA and the European Space Agency launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on November 21 at 12:17 p.m. ET. A next-generation satellite will keep an eye on global sea levels.
A joint venture between NASA and the European Space Agency launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on November 21 at 12:17 p.m. ET. A next-generation satellite will keep an eye on global sea levels.
The joint venture between NASA and the European Space Agency launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base
Up to 10,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine could be available at Vandenberg Air Force Base within the next month, said the 30th Space Wing commander.
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Falcon 9 and PAZ are vertical on Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Weather is 90% favorable for tomorrow's launch at 6:17 a.m. PST, 14:17 UTC.
LAUNCH UPDATE: The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy carrying the NROL-71 mission has been scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19 from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 11:05 a.m. PST.
LAUNCH UPDATE: The ULA #DeltaIVHeavy carrying the #NROL71 mission will launch no earlier than Sun., Jan. 6, 2019. The mission will launch from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
LAUNCH UPDATE: A United Launch Alliance#DeltaIV Heavy carrying the #NROL71 mission for the is set to launch on Dec. 18. The mission will lift off from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Calif. Launch time is 5:57 p.m. PST.
Want to see a rocket launch in real life and talk with scientists about the Sat-2 mission that's headed to space? ?Come behind-the-scenes with us at a Sept. 1 #NASASocial-12 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in CA. Details & Application:
#ICYMI , our twin satelli #GRACEFOes launched into space Tuesday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in CA. This dynamic duo will track the continuous movement of water & other changes in Earth’s mass on & beneath the planet’s surface. Discover more:
Want to experience ice, space lasers, penguins and a workhorse rocket’s last liftoff? If so, apply for behind-the-scenes access during a at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, California. Details:
Want to experience a mission, space lasers, penguins and a workhorse rocket’s last liftoff? If so, apply for behind-the-scenes access during a at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, California. Details:
Want to experience a mission, space lasers, penguins and a workhorse rocket’s last liftoff? If so, apply for behind-the-scenes access during a at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, California. Details:
And we have LIFTOFF! Our #GRACEFO twin satellites just launched to space aboard a rocke #Falcon9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Tune in:
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