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Space Launch Delta 30 Leadership

Col Michael Hough bio photo 

Col. Robert A. Long
Commander
Mr. Ronald B. Cortopassi bio photo 

Mr. Ronald B. Cortopassi
Executive Director

Space Launch Delta 30 Mission Statement Graphic

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. SLD 30 supports the processing and launch of a variety of expendable vehicles including Atlas V, Delta IV, Pegasus, Minotaur, and Falcon 9. The Delta also supports Force Development and Evaluation of all intercontinental ballistic missiles, as well as Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test and operations.