Artist’s rendering of WGS-11+

News

  • FALCON 9 LAUNCHES FROM VANDENBERG

    Team Vandenberg launched the FORMOSAT-5 satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here Thursday, Aug. 24, at 11:51 a.m. PDT.Col. Gregory E. Wood, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the launch safety authority."The 30th Space Wing takes great pride in supporting another

  • CJTF-OIR mission brings twin brothers together during deployment

    IRAQ -Throughout the history of the military it has remained common for generations of men and women to follow in their family members’ footsteps and serve their country proudly. It’s also not unheard of for siblings to join together and serve together.  For Master Sgts. Daniel and Scott Hose, the

  • Balfour Beatty Communities extends welcome to new residents

    Balfour Beatty Communities will now accept retired military members and federal civil service employees as welcomed applicants for privatized housing located at Vandenberg. The initiative, an answer to dwindling occupancy numbers over the past six months, is an effort to increase housing residency

  • Vandenberg Fire Contained

    The wildland fire on south Vandenberg Air Force Base is 80% contained and crews are mopping up hot spots.First reported, shortly after 12:00 p.m. today, the Spring Canyon Fire was immediately attacked by fire crews from Vandenberg, Santa Barbara County, and the U.S. Forest Service.Additionally, 14

  • Wildland Fire at Vandenberg Air Force Base UPDATE

    Additional fire crews are fighting a small fire on south Vandenberg Air Force Base that started shortly after 12:00 p.m. today.Presently the Spring Fire, is affecting 10 acres, and it does not pose any danger to the base populace or infrastructure.Hot-shot crews from Santa Barbara County and U.S.

  • Wildland Fire at Vandenberg Air Force Base

    A small fire on south Vandenberg Air Force Base started shortly after 12:00 p.m. today.The fire, named the Spring Fire, is affecting 3 acres, presently it does not pose any danger to the base populace or infrastructure.Seven fire engines including hand-crews, bulldozers, and air assets are

  • JSpOC holds Annual Spouses’ Open House

    The Joint Space Operations Command held their Annual Spouses’ Open House, here, Aug. 17. The open house consisted of a mission brief from Col. Michael Manor, 614th Air Operations Center commander, a welcome brief from Tracey Manor, wife of Col. Michael Manor, a tour on the JSpOC operations floor,

  • Falcon 9 scheduled to launch

    Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch the FORMOSAT-5 satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 here Thursday, Aug. 24, between 11:50 a.m. and 12:34 p.m. PDT.Col. Gregory E. Wood , 30th Space Wing vice commander, will be the launch safety authority."We are proud to provide a

  • Surf Beach Closed Until End of Plover Nesting Season

    Surf Beach will be closed until Sept. 30 due to exceeding the maximum number of beach violations.   Since it was temporarily closed on July 28 with a targeted re-opening date of Sept. 1, multiple violations at Surf Beach have pushed it beyond the mandated limit of 50 violations.   Beach restrictions

  • 1st ASTS provides critical support for Minotaur launch at Cape

    The 1st Air and Space Test Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base will be assisting with the first ever Minotaur IV launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The 1st ASTS team coordinated the transport for the first three stages of the engine to Cape Canaveral AFS where they will provide support

 

United States Space Force

Official United States Space Force Website