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Official account of Space Launch Delta 30. Creating the "Range of the Future". Ensuring space superiority. Safely delivering payloads into polar orbit.

California, USA
Joined November 2011
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Congratulations to the men and women of Space Launch Delta 30 and Firefly Aerospace! The rocket launched from Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex-2 at 12:01 a.m., Oct. 1, 2022. If you missed it, here is a video of the launch. #AATS #TotheBlack #PartnersinSpace
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamVandenberg launched a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here today, Nov. 23, at 10:21 p.m. Pacific Time. Col. Rob Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, was the launch decision authority.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying National Reconnaissance Office mission NROL-87, launches from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-4, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at 12:27 p.m. Pacific Time. Congratulations to @NatReconOfc and @SpaceX on their successful launch and vehicle re-entry!
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SpaceX Falcon 9 booster, containing 50 Starlink satellites, launched into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-4E, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at 9:12 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 7:29 a.m. on April 2, 2023. #SpeedofSpace @SemperCitiusSDA 🎥 by A1C Ryan Quijas
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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📷Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this morning's launch! 📷 Today, Saturday, November 11 at 10:49 a.m. PT, a Falcon 9 rocket launched the Transporter-9 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV is excited for the upcoming NROL-91 launch! During Road to #NROL91 , let’s look at Day 4: the successful launch of NROL-71 was a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a NRO payload from Space Launch Complex-6 on Jan. 19, 2019. @ulalaunch #DeltaIV #space
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The @SpaceX Starlink mission successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 4:41 a.m today. The mission launched on a Falcon 9 rocket and will add 52 satellites to the Starlink satellite constellation. Job well done #TeamV !
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Today, April 6 at 7:25 p.m. local, a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East marking the 12th launch from the United States Space Force’s West Coast Spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base in 2024! 🚀 #AimHigh #sempersupra
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.
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Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on another beautiful evening launch! Todays launch the 11th launch from the United States Space Force’s West Coast Spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base in 2024! 🚀 #AimHigh #sempersupra
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Vandenberg Space Force Base will celebrate its 2000th launch when NASA Launch Services Program sends a Landsat-9 Earth observation satellite, mated to an Atlas V 401 rocket into orbit on Sept. 27, 2021. Find the full article here: #L2K #SempreSupra
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 1:26 a.m. PT. #MinutemanIII #SafeSecureReady #GT247
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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During each mission at Vandenberg AFB, qualified members assess risks associated with each launch, while also providing space superiority for the nation. 🚀 @SpaceForceDoD #ReadyAF #ReadyUSSF #TheMissionContinues
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A Ground-based Interceptor missile, an element of the nation’s Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, was launched from North Vandenberg today at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time by Space Launch Delta 30 officials, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Northern Command.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Vandenberg had the honor of receiving a visit from Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris and General John Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, USSF. During her speech, Harris discussed the future of space power and its importance in our day-to-day lives.
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An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 1:26 a.m. PT. #MinutemanIII #SafeSecureReady #GT247
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Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this afternoon's launch! Today, March 4th 2:05 p.m. local, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket launch of the Transporter-10 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E).
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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VAFB is the only AFB capable of launching assets, such as satellites, straight into polar orbit, contributing to the nation’s space superiority! #spacesuperiority #themissioncontinues @SpaceForceDoD
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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SPACEX TO LAUNCH SENTINEL-6 SATELLITE FROM VANDENBERG AFB Team @30thSpaceWing and @SpaceX are scheduled to launch the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21 at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base. More info here:
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Road to #NROL91 ! Let’s look at the successful NROL-82 mission of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload launched from Space Launch Complex-6 on April 26, 2021. #space #NROL91 #DeltaIV #DeltaIVHeavy @ulalaunch
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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SpaceX Starlink Gp 3-3 has successfully launched into orbit! This makes it the 55th Starlink mission with a total of 3,056 micro-satellites launched! The first ever Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg on Feb. 22, 2018.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Douglas C. Emhoff, Second Gentleman of the United States, met with military spouses to discuss issues regarding mental health and gender equity during a visit to Vandenberg April 18, 2022.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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In case you missed it, we launched a Minuteman III last night.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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A SpaceX 9 rocket carrying National Reconnaissance Office mission (NROL-85) launches from Space Launch Complex-4 East April 17, 2022, at 6:13 a.m. PST, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Did you know this launch was the first NRO mission to reuse a SpaceX rocket booster?
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Thanks again for joining us yesterday for our 2000th launch! Congrats to @ULA @SLDelta30 and @NASA on the launch of #Landsat9 #AtlasV . What an achievement by #TeamV ! Here’s to 2000 more! 🤩🚀🛰️📡💫 #SemperSupra #space
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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An operational test launch of an Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was conducted today, April 19, 2023, at 5:11 a.m. Pacific Time, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. 📷: A1C Ryan Quijas
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV SpaceX Starlink had a successful launch! Congratulations on the first launch of 2023 from #VSFB ! Since 1958, there have been 2,023 launches on base. This launch also makes it the 100th launch from SLC-4E since 1964. Did you see the launch? #PartnersinSpace
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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A live webcast of this mission will begin at 2:00 p.m. To watch the live feed, click this link below:
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Good morning, Team V! An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 1:13 A.M. PDT, Sept. 7, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#ICYMI An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 1:13 a.m. Pacific Time from north Vandenberg.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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“With today’s redesignation, Space Launch Delta 30 will continue to protect and defend our nation’s interests in an increasingly contested, degraded, and operationally limited domain,” --Col. Anthony Mastalir, Space Launch Delta 30 commander
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Congrats to #TeamV and SpaceX on this morning’s launch! A SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket lifted off at 7:25 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 2, 2023. This mission carried the Space Development Agency’s second round of Tranche 0 satellites.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy aircrew launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one test re-entry vehicle April 19 at 05:11 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg SFB, Calif.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch a National Reconnaissance Office mission (NROL-87) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-4 Wednesday, Feb. 2, with a launch window targeting 12:18 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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SpaceX Starlink Gp 3-3 has successfully launched into orbit! This makes it the 55th Starlink mission with a total of 3,056 micro-satellites launched! The first ever Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg on Feb. 22, 2018.
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this evening's launch! 🎉 🚀This marks the 7th launch from the United States Space Force’s West Coast Spaceport at Vandenberg Space Force Base in 2024! 🚀 @spaceforcedod | @SpaceSystemsCommand #AimHigh #SempraSupra
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Vandenberg had the honor of receiving a visit from Vice President of the U.S. Kamala Harris and General John Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force. During her speech, Harris discussed the future of space power and its importance in our day-to-day lives.
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🚀Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this morning's launch! 🚀 Today, Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 a.m. PT, a Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this afternoon's launch! 🎉 Today, Thursday, February 15th at 1:34 p.m. local, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E).
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Vandenberg Air Force Base is renaming the base and redesignating the 30th Space Wing Friday, May 14, 2 p.m. #BuildTheSpaceForce
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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🚀Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this morning's launch! 🚀 Today, Monday, November 20 at 2:30 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. #SemperSupra
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#DYK –VAFB is partially powered by a 200 acre, 28MW solar array, reducing its electrical demand by 35%, saving the base $1.1M annually, all while providing reliable, efficient, resilient #energy ? These are the efforts that keep the @usairforce #EnergyAbleMissionCapable .
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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We are ready and set for launch, scheduled around 10:15 p.m.! Are you excited to see if a spacecraft can alter the trajectory of an asteroid? #IDontWantToCloseMyEyes #IDontWantToMissAThing
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 7:29 a.m. on April 2, 2023. 📷: SrA Rocio Romo & A1C Kadielle Shaw
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX on this morning's launch! 🚀 Today, Friday, December 1 at 10:19 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched the Korea 425 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. 🚀
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Congratulations to #TeamV and SpaceX for a successful launch from Space Launch Complex 4-East! This launch propelled 51 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster later landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship out in the Pacific Ocean.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV is excited for the upcoming NROL-91 launch! During Road to #NROL91 , let’s look at Day 5: the successful launch of NROL-82 was a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a NRO payload launched from Space Launch Complex-6 on April 26, 2021. #DeltaIV @ulalaunch
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV NASA confirmed the #DARTMission impact has successfully changed the asteroid, Dimorphos, motion in space. This mission was launched from Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex-4E. If you missed it, here is a video of the launch. #oneteamonefight #effectivespace
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Another successful launch out of the Western Range! Congrats to our mission partners at NASA and SpaceX. 🚀
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NASA
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🌊 Wave goodbye! 👋 After a successful launch at 12:17pm ET, the U.S-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is safely in orbit. It'll help us deepen our understanding of global sea levels! 🛰️ #SeeingTheSeas
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Good morning #TeamVandenberg , An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launched during an operational test at 12:53 Pacific Time (Wednesday, August, 11, 2021), at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. #MinutemanIII #GT243
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Team Vandenberg launched the National Reconnaissance Office mission (NROL-87) from Space Launch Complex-4 here Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 12:27 p.m. Pacific Time. Congratulations to @NatReconOfc and @SpaceX on mission success!
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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SpaceX is targeting a launch of their Transporter-9 mission, Nov. 11, with the window opening at 10:49 a.m. PT. The first stage booster will return to Vandenberg SFB’s Landing Zone 4, causing a loud sonic boom. To watch the live stream click here:
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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From SpaceX: Falcon 9 had an auto abort this morning, just prior to T-0. The vehicle and payload are in good health; teams are resetting for a launch attempt tomorrow, March 31 at 7:29 a.m. PT. In the meantime, here's a photo from this morning! 📷 by SrA Rocio Romo
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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The first-ever missile launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base (Air Force Base at the time) was a PGM-17A Thor Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile launched on December 16th, 1958 from Space Launch Complex-2 East. Join us in preparation for VSFB's #L2K 2000th launch next week!
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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This Friday! Launch window opens at 6:41 am. Let’s goooooo! #NROL85 #SpaceX
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) and NASA's Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator from Space Launch Complex-3 here Thursday, Nov. 10!
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth , today we commemorate scientist Katherine Johnson for her great achievements in space exploration. Johnson helped calculate the trajectory of the country’s first human spaceflight in 1961, making sure astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., had a safe trip.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#14thAirForce Combat Development Divisions are working hard to deliver new #combatcapabilities to @US_SpaceCom #spacewarfighters ! The #CDDs will be at @usairforce Space Pitch Day on Nov 5 - 6 in San Francisco, CA.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space supporting the NASA Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) space mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Nov. 23, 2021. This was the first planetary defense space mission. #PartnersInSpace
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Congrats to #TeamV and SpaceX on this morning’s launch! A SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket lifted off at 7:25 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 2, 2023. This was Vandenberg’s 29th launch over the last year! @USSF_SSC #SemperSupra
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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SpaceX Falcon 9 booster, containing 50 Starlink satellites, launched into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-4E, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at 9:12 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. Did you watch the launch? Share some of your photos in the comments section below!
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamVandenberg launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-3 here today, Sept. 27, at 11:12 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. This marked the historic 2000th launch for Vandenberg from the Western Range. #SemperSupra #L2K #NASA
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Space Launch Delta 30 is delivering new capabilities at operational speeds. #SpeedOfSpace #RangeReadiness
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Wondering why we need the Space Force?🚀Check below!
@SpaceForceDoD
United States Space Force
4 years
What is the Mission of the U.S. Space Force?
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Did you watch the successful launch of NROL-91? If you missed it, here is a video of the last Delta IV Heavy launched from Vandenberg! The rocket took off from Space Launch Complex-6 on Sept. 24, at 3:25 p.m., PDT. #WestCoastFarewell #PartnersInSpace
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Spaceport of the future 🚀
@relativityspace
Relativity Space
4 years
Today, Relativity is announcing a Right of Entry Agreement with the USAF, @30thSpaceWing , to develop a rocket launch facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base. This further expands our capabilities, allowing us to offer affordable polar and sun-sync launches from the West Coast.
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Welcome to space country!
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NASA Landsat
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We love it when our mission comes together! Both the #Landsat9 satellite and the #AtlasV rocket that will launch L9 into space this September have arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base. #Landsat @USGSLandsat
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV is excited for the upcoming NROL-91 launch! During Road to #NROL91 , let’s look at Day 3: the successful launch of NROL-47 was a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket carrying a NRO payload from Space Launch Complex-6 on Jan. 12, 2018. @ulalaunch #space #DeltaIV
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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For November, we want to recognize American Indians for their respect for natural resources and the Earth, having served with valor in our nation's conflicts and for their many distinct and important endowments to the United States. Happy #NationalAmericanIndianHeritageMonth !
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
4 years
🤝Congratulations to the first ever, Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John W. Raymond. With the implementation of the Space Force, we are taking our capabilities to all new heights! We aimed high but we're going higher!🚀
@SpaceForceDoD
United States Space Force
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Earlier today, @SpaceForceCSO Gen. John W. Raymond became the first ever Chief of Space Operations. @VP Vice President Mike Pence swore him in during a ceremony at the White House.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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SpaceX's Starlink Gp 3-4 has successfully launched into orbit! If you missed it, check out our video of the launch! #partnersinspace #speedofspace
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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The SpaceX Starlink mission launched from Space Launch Complex 4E at 3:07 p.m. PDT, May 13, 2022, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. 53 Starlink satellites were successfully launched into orbit! Where were you watching from? Let us know!
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamVandenberg launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-3 here today, Sept. 27, at 11:12 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. Col. Robert Long was the launch decision authority. Check-out the full article here: #SemperSupra #L2K
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV , What's that emerging from behind a plume of smoke? An LGM-30 Minuteman I intercontinental ballistic missile, launched on April 11th, 1963 from 394 A-5 here on Vandenberg Space Force Base. Join us as we prepare for VSFB's #L2K 2000th launch next week! #SemperSupra
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV , Here's a brief look at your hard work and incredible efforts throughout 2021. Thank you for reaching for the stars as we pursue the SLD 30 vision of being the enduring Range of Choice for current and future launch and test customers. #AimHigh and #SemperSupra .
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Congratulations to #TeamV , NASA, NOAA, and ULA! Today the Western Range closed another chapter in history that began with the first Atlas vehicle launch from SLC-3 in 1958, and since then, Team V launched 300 Atlas variants. JPSS-2 marked the 301st and final voyage.
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MINUTEMAN III SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An operational test launch of an Air...
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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#TeamV , We had the honor of hosting U.S. Space Force Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force, as they discussed the importance of Assured Access to Space. #oneteamonefight
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Happy Thanksgiving from Team Vandenberg! Space Launch Delta 30 leadership showed their appreciation for all members of Team Vandenberg by serving a holiday meal at Breakers dining facility where families and guest were able to dine together.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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We have a good feeling about this morning's launch. Here's another link to NASA's live-feed. http://t.co/vPZ45nzW7x
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
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Next launch: Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch Iridium msn on @SpaceX Falcon 9 on Oct 9th! 5:37am local time!
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
3 years
In memory of many, in honor of all. #MemorialDay2021
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
7 years
Check out this video footage from last night's Minuteman III launch! United States Air Force Air Force Global...
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
2 years
On June 16, a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey landed on a recently repaired runway during Operation Turning Point at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
7 years
Check out the video of today's launch!
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
2 years
TSgt. Andrew McKenzie, 30th Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of Launch Operations Support showcases how the 30th SFS supports and protects the people on Vandenberg Space Force Base during rocket and missile launches like NROL-87! Full video here:
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
9 months
Launch #20 Triumph! Huge shoutout to #TeamV and SpaceX. 📷 This morning at 2:37 a.m. PT, Falcon 9 deployed 21 Starlink satellites in to low-earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E. This is our 20th launch of the calendar year and 28th launch in the last 12 months! @SpaceForceDoD
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
2 years
#TeamV is excited for the upcoming Atlas V launch! During Road to #AtlasV , we are looking back at the last 7 Atlas V launches from Vandenberg. Let's kick it off by remembering the successful launch of Atlas V from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex-3E on Oct. 18, 2009. #AtlasV
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
2 years
#VSFBday The iconic front sign to the base, then and now.
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
8 years
MALMSTROM TESTS MINUTEMAN III MISSILE WITH LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
2 years
Today, #TeamV 's four-legged defenders hung up their spurs and tack as the Military Working Horse Program also retires. We send a huge thanks to the horses and defenders who stood by their side! Happy retirement! To read more, click here:
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
2 years
#TeamV has several moving parts that make a launch possible. For the latest SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the NROL-85 mission launch, we wanted to recognize the Launch Support Team and their many efforts. They are the mastermind behind making sure every launch is safe! #HawkCulture
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
7 years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: 30th Space Wing Public Affairs, FALCON 9 LAUNCH SUCCESS...
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@SLDelta30
Vandenberg Space Force Base
3 years
Space Launch Delta 30 Change of Command ceremony scheduled for Friday, June 11, 2021 at Vandenberg Space Force Base parade grounds.
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Vandenberg Space Force Base
2 months
#TeamV Beach users: Seasonal restrictions for Surf, Wall, and Minuteman Beaches and Ocean Park begin Friday, March 1 through Sept. 30 under the Endangered Species Act, as part of the annual program to protect the Western snowy plover and its nesting habitat.
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