What happened to Vandenberg Air Force Base?
On 14 May 2021, the base was renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base, in keeping with the expansion and standing up of the Space Force.
When was the last launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base?
The last Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Dec. 18, 2021.
Did the space shuttle ever launch from Vandenberg?
The Air Force officially terminated the Space Shuttle program at Vandenberg on December 26, 1989.
What city is Vandenberg Air Force Base in?
Lompoc
Vandenberg AFB (VAFB) is located on the central coast of California, near Lompoc and Santa Maria. Lompoc, 8 miles from base, is the closest city.
How many people are stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base?
Base Population Vandenberg supports a population greater than 18,000 (military, family members, contractors, and civilian employees).
What was launched from Vandenberg today?
UPDATE (9:15 a.m.) – The launch took place on time.
Can you visit Vandenberg Air Force Base?
Monthly tours are on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The Space Launch Delta 30 Space Wing Public Affairs also provides a quarterly tour to the Space and Missile Heritage Center located at the historic Space Launch Complex-10. The center also serves as the base museum. Tours are limited to 30 visitors.
How many shuttles launched Vandenberg?
two shuttle
The new complex at Vandenberg gives the U.S. two shuttle launching sites.
Is Vandenberg AFB nice?
Vandenberg AFB is just north of Lompoc, and makes a nice diversion if you can access the base. Whenever we travel the coast, we always stop on base for lunch at one of the quickie food outlets. An Air Force Inn provides lodging (providing you qualify), which we utilized when touring La Purisima Park.
How many people live on Vandenberg AFB?
Vandenberg supports a population of over 15,000 (military, family members, contractors and civilian employees).
What is Vandenberg Air Force Base new name?
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg Air Force Base was officially renamed Vandenberg Space Force Base during a U.S. Space Force ceremony held at the base parade grounds, May 14, 2021.
Who is in charge of the Space Force at Vandenberg?
Col. Anthony Mastalir, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and Maj. Gen. Deanna Burt, Combined Force Space Component Command commander, unveil Vandenberg’s new U.S. Space Force name during a base renaming and 30th Space Wing redesignation ceremony May 14, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Space Force photo by Michael Peterson)
When did the Space Shuttle launch from Vandenberg?
In 1972, Vandenberg AFB was chosen as the western launch site for Air Force shuttle launches. Use of SLC-6 was approved in 1975, and re-construction of the former MOL launch facility occurred between January 1979 and July 1986 as SLC-6 was rebuilt to accommodate the space shuttle.
What does SLC6 stand for?
Space Launch Complex 6 ( SLC-6, pronounced “Slick Six”) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is a launch pad and support area. The site was originally developed for Titan III rockets and the Manned Orbiting Laboratory, but these were cancelled before construction of SLC-6 was complete.
Why is the Delta IV launch from Vandenberg?
This first Delta IV launch from Vandenberg is an important achievement for Boeing and our NRO and Air Force customers. Today we successfully validated launching the Delta IV from SLC-6, providing the Air Force and the nation with the first operational West Coast launch site for the EELV program.