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NASA’s administration and engineering building on their campus on South Base at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026. Vandenberg SFB hosts NASA as a contributor to supporting scientific exploration launches. Vandenberg supports these missions by providing launch and payload integration capabilities for NASA spacecraft. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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NASA Launch Space Program’s Telemetry Lab features a historical photo framed inside at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026. The LSP Telemetry Lab has received technological advancement dating back to the early 1960s. The current TM Lab supports multiple, simultaneous launch vehicles from both east and west coasts, holding an archive of over 15 years. Vandenberg has supported NASA’s integration and launch of scientific payloads from its landscape since 1958. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Daye Hoffman, NASA Launch Service Program’s organizational director at Vandenberg, stands for a portrait photo at the entrance of NASA’s campus at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026. Hoffman stood near a section of concrete salvaged from the counterweight of the Mobile Service Tower erected by NASA at Space Launch Complex 2 in 1978. NASA used SLC-2 for their payloads that supported scientific exploration missions, including the world’s first polar orbiting satellite, Discoverer 1, in 1959. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Daye Hoffman, NASA Launch Service Program’s organizational director at Vandenberg, gives a tour to the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce, inside NASA’s LSP Clean Room at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 6, 2026. Hoffman explained that a clean room is a controlled environment. NASA's clean rooms are critical for assembling spacecraft and instruments – preventing contamination from dust, hair and oil that could cause malfunctions in delicate space operations technology. Vandenberg’s location provides efficient access to polar orbit, enabling NASA to conduct missions that study Earth’s oceans. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Daye Hoffman, right, NASA Launch Service Program’s organizational director at Vandenberg, gives a tour to the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce, inside NASA’s LSP Clean Room at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 6, 2026. Hoffman explained that the facility holds launch control rooms, a telemetry lab, clean room, and a large hangar to support the payload and launch processes. Vandenberg contributes to these launches for assured access to space, information dominance, and all-domain awareness. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Sgt. Nicolas M. Breiding, Delta 2 Signals Intelligence Analysis noncommissioned officer in charge, holds up a U.S. Army Rifleman 3D model during a “3D Printing Basics” workshop at The Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026. Breiding demonstrated a 3D printed example from the tabletop game “Down Range”, a wargame meant to simulate small-unit, modern combat. The Crucible, part of the Digital Transformation Office, is an organization focused on promoting digital literacy, technological fluency, embracing new technologies and innovative work methods for Members of Team Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Lohman)

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U.S. Space Force Sgt. Nicolas M. Breiding, Delta 2 Signals Intelligence Analysis noncommissioned officer in charge, teaches “3D Printing Basics” during a workshop in the Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026. Breiding discussed how 3D printing interacts with the world, how to download objects, the different filament types when making objects, 3D printing equipment and the safety rules and tricks for setting up a successful 3D print. The Crucible, part of the Digital Transformation Office, is an organization focused on promoting digital literacy, technological fluency, embracing new technologies and innovative work methods for Members of Team Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Lohman)

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U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Katherine Rodriguez, 30th Digital Transformation Office chief of spaceport innovation, delivers an “AI Intro” workshop in the Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026. The workshop series provided Guardians and Airmen an opportunity to learn and trial new skills such as prompt engineering and AI-assisted document review. The Crucible, part of the Digital Transformation Office, is an organization focused on promoting digital literacy, technological fluency, embracing new technologies and innovative work methods for Members of Team Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Lohman)

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U.S. Space Force Sgt. Nicolas M. Breiding, Delta 2 Signals Intelligence Analysis noncommissioned officer in charge, delivers a “3D Printing Basics” workshop in the Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026. The workshop was designed for people who have no experience with 3D printing and were looking to learn more about intermediate 3D printing. The Crucible, part of the Digital Transformation Office, is an organization focused on promoting digital literacy, technological fluency, embracing new technologies and innovative work methods for Members of Team Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Lohman)

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U.S. Space Force Capt. Jamiel Trimble II, Cyber Initial Mission Analysis Team acquisitions focus lead from Fort George G. Meade, recreates a 3D model during “3D Printing Basics” workshop in the Crucible Innovation Lab at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026. The model will be used for “Game of Drones,” a recurring experimentation event that is focused on wargame-inspired scenarios for Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial System. The Crucible is working with the 2nd Space Launch Squadron to present a demonstration of a Micro-Air Intercept Missile (mAIM) rocket. Trimble is removing the supports from one of the 3D printed rocket bodies that will be launching at a stationary target for the demonstration. The workshop series provided the opportunity to learn and trial new skills in a casual format. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Lohman)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elijah Snyder, operations superintendent for the National Reconnaissance Office, a Senior Master Sgt. select, receives a promotion trophy from Space Launch Delta 30 leadership during the Senior Master Sergeant Release Party held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 12, 2026. Promotion to senior master sergeant requires leadership, experience, and performance in which under 2.5% of the enlisted force holds. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Young II, 2nd Space Launch Squadron flight chief, a Senior Master Sgt. select, receives a promotion trophy from Space Launch Delta 30 leadership during the Senior Master Sergeant Release Party held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 12, 2026. Promotion release parties like these are held to honor the ascension of a master sergeant to senior master sergeant, denoting years of effort to attain the rank. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivers closing remarks during the Senior Master Sergeant Release Party held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 12, 2026. Horne mentioned the commitment and tenacity required of individuals who are selected for promotion to senior master sergeant and his hopes for their continued success and leadership. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elijah Snyder, left, operations superintendent for the National Reconnaissance Office, a Senior Master Sgt. select, and Master Sgt. William Young II, right, 2nd Space Launch Squadron flight chief, a Senior Master Sgt. select, stand together for a photo during the Senior Master Sergeant Release Party held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 12, 2026. The event recognized the achievements of Air Force personnel advancing to the senior enlisted ranks. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, hands the ceremonial game ball to U.S. Air Force Capt. Cecil Guy, Air Force Global Strike Command Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test manager, during the GT-255 Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2026. Guy was presented with the game ball for playing an integral role in Vandenberg’s GT-255 launch team and he signed the football as a commemoration for his team’s contribution. This ICBM test launch, designated Glory Trip 255, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Harris, SLD 30 chaplain, hold the GT-255 patch frame during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2026. Horne highlighted “it takes the whole base to conduct a launch,” and honored Vandenberg’s Chaplain team as a contributor to the base’s morale and readiness. Harris explained this would be his last launch viewing with Vandenberg SFB as he departs for his next assignment. This Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test launch, designated Glory Trip 255, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and 2nd Lt. Katherine Evans, 2nd Range Operations Squadron integration and operations range instructor, holds the patch frame during the GT-255 Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2026. The 2 ROPS squadron provides mission integration and launch operations support to new and existing launch service providers to enable effective planning and launch execution. This Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test launch, designated Glory Trip 255, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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Team Vandenberg members gather following the recent launch of an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (GT-255) launch during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2026. The tradition commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the team that enabled the mission. This ICBM test launch, designated Glory Trip 255, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, hangs a patch frame on the Pacific Coast Center heritage room wall during a patching ceremony to celebrate the GT-255 unarmed Minuteman III test launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2026. Each patching ceremony commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the launch and support teams that enable the mission. This Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test launch, designated Glory Trip 255, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during the GT-255 Patching Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 5, 2026. Horne gave thanks to Team Vandenberg for their coordinated efforts in working on the unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test launch, highlighting the importance of team cohesion to accomplish the mission. This ICBM test launch, designated Glory Trip 255, was scheduled years ago, and is not in response to world events. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)

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