251203-X-DW038-2001
A Team Vandenberg Guardian Nexus Tour group climbs up a Minotaur rocket gantry at Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 3, 2025. SLC-8 was built in the late 1990s to support Minotaur rockets, aiding national security and research missions. Currently, SLC-8 is used as a multi-use launchpad, enhancing Vandenberg’s support for the nation’s space capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
PHOTO BY:
Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes
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NIKON Z 6_2
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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4
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1/500
ISO
125
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