Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Sparks Spaceport of the Future Initiatives
Christopher Ryan, Space and Missile Technology Center director, gives a tour to Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program students after the final project showcase event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2026. Ryan taught the students about the history of Vandenberg. Throughout the eight-week internship, organized by REACH Central Coast, students collaborated on mission-focused projects while gaining hands-on experience supporting organizations across Vandenberg for the purpose of developing the next generation of the western spaceport’s workforce. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes
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