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June 28, 2024
MINOTAUR I ROCKET LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

A Minotaur I rocket carrying an unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 11:01 p.m. June 17, 2024. After attaining full operational capability, the Mk21A RV will be integrated on the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. The Mk21A
June 6, 2024
Second Minuteman III test in week's time showcases readiness of U.S.'s ICBM fleet

For the second time in a week, a joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 6 at 1:46 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base,
June 4, 2024
MINUTEMAN III TEST LAUNCH SHOWCASES READINESS OF U.S. NUCLEAR FORCE’S SAFE, EFFECTIVE DETERRENT

A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 4 at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This test launch is part
May 22, 2024
SecAF visits VSFB: Talks modernization, strategic fiscal goals and reoptimization

The Honorable Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, paid a visit to Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 22, 2024. During his visit, Vandenberg Guardians and Airmen shared operational details on how they support resilient space activities at the U.S. Space Force's
April 26, 2024
Ashes to Space

Retired Col. Gregory Gilles, former 50th Space Wing commander, speaks about his son's ashes launching to space from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 4, 2024. A small capsule, carrying Brandon Gilles' remains, was among the 53 payloads placed aboard the spacecraft. Gillies and his family
April 11, 2024
USSF-62 Mission Launches from Vandenberg

A U.S Space Force mission, carrying the first Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) satellite, launches aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 11, 2024, at 7:24 a.m. PDT. This is the 13th mission to launch from Vandenberg
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
Dec. 11, 2023
FTG-12 GROUND-BASED INTERCEPTOR LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

A Ground-based Interceptor, an element of the overall Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023, at 6:38 a.m. PT, by Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians, Airmen and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The test demonstrated the ability of