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U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, briefs the honorary commanders during an annual Honorary Commanders Breakfast at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025.
History - Vandenberg Space Force Base
The world’s first commercial spaceport became operational at Vandenberg on 19 September 1996 at Space Launch Complex-8. On 14 May 2021, Vandenberg Air Force Base was renamed to Vandenberg Space Force Base. Four months later, LANDSAT 9 launched on 27 September 2021 from Space Launch Complex 3E, making it the 2,000th launch from Vandenberg.
About Us - Vandenberg Space Force Base
Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg's host unit, supports West Coast launch activities for the Air Force, Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, national programs and various private industry contractors.
Visitor Center - Vandenberg Space Force Base
In addition, Vandenberg Space Force Base Visitors Center will issue new DBIDS cards to any DOD civilian retirees. Please bring SF-50 form to Visitors Center to attain new retiree DBID card.
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg launched the world's first polar orbiting satellite, the Discoverer 1, a cover for America's first photo reconnaissance program in 1958. Vandenberg Air Force Base was renamed to Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 14, 2021.
units - Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg Space Force Base is headquarters to Space Launch Delta 30. SLD 30 manages Department of Defense space and missile testing, placing satellites into polar orbit from the West Coast using expendable boosters (Falcon, Pegasus, Minotaur, and Atlas V), and supporting the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Force Development ...
News - Vandenberg Space Force Base
4 days ago · Vandenberg has revolutionized west coast space and test launch with an historic 51 launches in 2024 from the United States Space Force’s West Coast Spaceport and Test Range.
Newcomers - Vandenberg Space Force Base
Welcome to Vandenberg Space Force Base - Home to Space Launch Delta 30 and the Western Range, located on California's beautiful central coastline. Here you can find resources and links to help you start your inprocessing while getting established to the local area.
Leadership - Vandenberg Space Force Base
Grange S. Coffin IV Senior Enlisted Leader, Combined Force Space Component Command, U.S. Space Command, U.S. Space Force, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
30th Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS) - Vandenberg Space Force …
Aug 8, 2023 · As the United States Air Force’s third largest Security Forces Squadron, the 30 SFS has one of the most unique missions by defending active Space Launches, protecting Ballistic Missile Launch facilities, and ensuring peace for over 11,000 people through,