Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Sparks Spaceport of the Future Initiatives
U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives closing remarks during the Space Vandenberg Summer Internship Program final project showcase event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 14, 2026. Horne thanked the mentors and organizations who invested their time and expertise in the students, making mention of REACH Central Coast and California Jobs First for helping make this opportunity possible. The eight-week internship program connects students with mission partners across the installation, providing hands-on experience that supports the western spaceport’s operations for the purpose of developing its future workforce. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
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