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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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SpaceX launches Sentinel-6 satellite from VAFB

Members at Vandenberg Air Force Base launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m., from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Sentinel-6 is the first of two identical satellites to head into Earth orbit five years apart to continue sea level observations for at least the next decade. The 30th Space Wing’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, providing mission assurance, safeguarding the public and ensuring minimal environmental impact so we can provide services, facilities and range safety control for the execution of Department of Defense, civilian and commercial launches. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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USSPACECOM leadership tours VAFB

United States Space Command leadership and base leadership receive a briefing about the Space Launch Complex 6 Sea Port Nov. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the briefing, U.S. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, USSPACECOM commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, learned about the importance of the sea port in relation to the space launch mission at Vandenberg AFB. They also attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, the future CFSCC headquarters building, as well as Gaseous Nitrogen pumper truck area during their visit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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USSPACECOM leadership tours VAFB

U.S. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, United States Space Command commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, are briefed by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Touchette, 2nd Space Launch Squadron mission assurance technician supervisor, about the Space Launch Complex 6 Sea Port Nov. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the briefing, they learned about the importance of the sea port in relation to the space launch mission at Vandenberg AFB. They also attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, the future CFSCC headquarters building, as well as other areas across the installation during their visit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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USSPACECOM leadership tours VAFB

United States Space Command leadership and base leadership receive a briefing at the Gaseous Nitrogen pumper truck area Nov. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. During the briefing, U.S. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, USSPACECOM commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, learned about the importance of the Gaseous Nitrogen pump trucks in relation to the space launch mission at Vandenberg AFB. They also attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, the future CFSCC headquarters building, as well as other areas across the installation during their visit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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USSPACECOM leadership tours VAFB

U.S. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, United States Space Command commander, “coins” Lt. Col. Kevin Tobias, Combined Space Operations Center consolidation director, Nov. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. While at Vandenberg AFB, Dickinson and U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, visited the Gaseous Nitrogen pumper truck area, as well as the Space Launch Complex 6 Sea Port. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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USSPACECOM leadership tours VAFB

United States Space Command leadership and base leadership prepare to tour the future Combined Force Space Component Command headquarters building Nov. 16, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. While at Vandenberg AFB, U.S. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, USSPACECOM commander, and U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, attended the Combined Force Space Component Command change of command ceremony, visited the Gaseous Nitrogen pumper truck area, as well as the Space Launch Complex 6 Sea Port. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany E. N. Murphy)
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