News

April 11, 2024
WSF-M SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED FROM VSFB

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was successfully launched today at 7:25 a.m. PDT from Space Launch Complex-4 East carrying U.S. Space Force’s Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) into Low Earth Orbit.
April 11, 2024
USSF-62 Mission Launches from VSFB

Honorary commanders, local town mayors, and their guests watch as a U.S. Space Force mission, carrying the first Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launches from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 11, 2024,
April 10, 2024
WSF-M SATELLITE SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH FROM VSFB

Guardians and Airmen from Space Launch Delta 30 and Space Systems Command in support of SSC’s program executive office, Assured Access to Space, are targeting Thursday, April 11, 2024, prepare to launch U.S. Space Force’s Weather System Follow-on–Microwave (WSF-M) satellite to Low Earth Orbit from
April 3, 2024
Vandenberg Officer Pursues Space Passion

One Vandenberg officer has taken a distinct step toward her dream of space exploration by attending an analog astronaut mission, a program that simulates an environment like Mars or the moon.
March 22, 2024
New SSC Commander Lt. Gen Philip Garrant Visits VSFB

U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, Space Systems Command commander, and U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, depart their tour of Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 20, 2024. Garrant and Shoemaker discussed plans to advance
Nov. 16, 2023
National Security Space Institute Brings Space Design and Innovation 101 Course to Vandenberg

As Space Launch Delta 30 enters its third year, digital innovation and transformation remains at the forefront of operations. The National Security Space Institute (NSSI) recently introduced a new training opportunity to personnel known as the Space Design and Innovation 101 course (SDI 101) at
Aug. 31, 2023
Col. Mark Shoemaker’s Debut All Call: Launching SLD 30 into the Future

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, addresses the crowd during his first all call Aug. 21, 2023, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Shoemaker took command in July and during the all call he shared his roadmap for success, key priorities and emphasized the motto
June 13, 2023
Vandenberg Launch Experience Unveils Celestial Ceiling at Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum

U.S. Space Force Col. Robert Long, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, and Jenn Malone, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum executive director, conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony June 12, 2023, at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. Members of Vandenberg Space Force Base, the Santa Maria Valley
April 2, 2023
The Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Mission Launches From Vandenberg Space Force Base

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 7:29 a.m. on April 2, 2023.This was the SDA’s first dedicated launch. It was also the first launch of the Proliferated Warfighter
Jan. 4, 2023
DEL 5 ISRD operations superintendent wins William O. Studeman award

A Space Delta 5 (DEL 5) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) operations superintendent recently was notified of their accomplishment of winning the William O. Studeman award early this month.