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Press Releases



  • VANDENBERG LAUNCHES SPACEX ROCKET

    Team Vandenberg launched its first-ever SpaceX launch from Space Launch Complex-4 here Sunday at 9 a.m.Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, is the launch decision authority."I am truly honored to work with such an amazing team here at Vandenberg," said Balts. "With safety at the forefront

  • BASE RESPONDS TO ACCIDENT

    An occupant of a vehicle was injured in a vehicle accident at approximately 4:35 p.m. today near Firefighter Rd. 30th Space Wing emergency response teams, including fire, security forces and medical first-responders are on-scene and assessing the situation.The injured person is being transferred via

  • SURF BEACH TO OPEN SEPT. 28

    Surf Beach here will open Saturday to beachgoers after a being closed since June 6 to enforce protection of the Western Snowy Plover breeding season.A temporary closure that began Apr. 10, was intended to refocus attention on the rules, emphasize that they are not optional, and that violations carry

  • VANDENBERG LAUNCHES ANOTHER MINUTEMAN III TEST MISSILE

    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 3:33 a.m. here Thursday from Launch Facility-9 on north Vandenberg. Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the launch decision authority. "It is so exciting to see our mission in

  • FIRST SPACEX LAUNCH FROM VANDENBERG SCHEDULED

    Team Vandenberg is scheduled to launch its first-ever SpaceX launch from Space Launch Complex-4 here Sunday with a targeted launch window beginning at 9 a.m. PDT. Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, is the launch decision authority. "Our mission is to provide unique capabilities for assured

  • SECOND MINUTEMAN III LAUNCH SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK

    An operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Thursday between 3:01 and 9:01 a.m. from Launch Facility-9 here on north Vandenberg. Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, is the launch decision authority. "We are excited to

  • EXOTIC CAR SHOW AT VANDENBERG

    The second annual exotic car show is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marshallia Ranch here Saturday.This event, hosted by the 30th Force Support Squadron, is open to the public with free parking and free spectator admission. "With nearly 85 cars and 3,400 spectators, we had a lot of fun last

  • Minuteman III test missile launches from Vandenberg

    An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile  was launched during an operational test at 3:01 a.m. here Sunday from Launch Facility-10  on north Vandenberg. Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority. "Our mission partners in the 576th Flight Test

  • Minuteman III launch scheduled

    An operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled for Sunday between 3:01 and 9:01 a.m.  from Launch Facility-10 here on north Vandenberg. Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, is the launch decision authority. "2013 has proved to be a busy

  • DELTA IV-HEAVY LAUNCHED FROM VANDENBERG

    A United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Heavy rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance Office payload launched  by team Vandenberg from Space Launch Complex-6 here Wednesday at 11:03 am PST.Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority."The teamwork between the 30th Space