Vandenberg Weekly Round-Up

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Repurposed from Peacekeeper missile stages, Minotaur IV represents a bridge between Cold War deterrence and modern space operations. Once designed for strategic defense now delivers critical payloads to orbit—supporting science, technology, and national security. #SLD30 #TBT https://t.co/hDPNOshJpl

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a Minotaur IV rocket carrying the Space Test Program (STP)-S29A mission, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:33 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 8. Today’s mission marks the 23rd launch of 2026 from Vandenberg! https://t.co/hgEDOPOb7P

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-35 mission, Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:50 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). This mission marked the 22nd launch from VSFB in 2026. https://t.co/BJ9D7LCuVQ

The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a Minotaur IV rocket carrying the Space Test Program (STP)-S29A mission scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, between 4:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 8 (SLC-8). Facebook Post: https://t.co/lcRiUU8vlp https://t.co/vxeRCZasN8

Vandenberg Launch Update, 8:34 p.m. PT on April 5, 2026: The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-35 mission to low-Earth orbit has been rescheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, between 4:03 p.m. – 8:03 p.m. PT Live Webcast: https://t.co/NjzkadC7Cj https://t.co/L8OStTxXn7

The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-35 mission to low-Earth orbit, Sunday, April 5, 2026, between 4:03 p.m. – 8:03 p.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). Live webcast: https://t.co/NjzkadC7Cj https://t.co/hQ8RV3h1iF

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Transporter-16 mission, Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:02 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). This marked the 21st launch from Vandenberg SFB in 2026. https://t.co/7zysQ5nMIg

The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Transporter-16 mission to low-Earth orbit, Monday morning, March 30, 2026, between 3:20 a.m. – 4:17 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). Live webcast: https://t.co/3TBv1he9Na https://t.co/lY3Knhpwr3

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-17 mission, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:03 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). This marked Vandenberg's 20th launch of 2026. https://t.co/dTDPRiTDmu

Vandenberg Launch Update, 2:48 pm. PT on 25 March, 2026: The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-17 mission to low-Earth orbit has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, between 4:03 p.m. – 8:03 p.m. PT. Live Webcast: https://t.co/Kk1FhlH7Ev https://t.co/3bVRUeKe9n

Vandenberg Launch Update, 12:40 pm. PT: The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-17 mission to low-Earth orbit has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, between 4:03 p.m. – 8:03 p.m. PT. Live Webcast: https://t.co/Kk1FhlH7Ev https://t.co/48FCdy1Tzf

The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-17 mission to low-Earth orbit, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, between 4:03 p.m. – 8:03 p.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). Live Webcast: https://t.co/Kk1FhlH7Ev https://t.co/RhgJMtY9T2

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-15 mission, Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:52 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). https://t.co/Jjk82Q2nek

The has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-15 mission to low-Earth orbit, Friday, March 20, 2026, between 2:48 p.m. – 6:48 p.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). Live Webcast: https://t.co/ebAwSYMmIM https://t.co/UhjWNHAsqs

Santa Barbara, we appreciate the dialogue. Our Mission Update continued the conversation on Vandenberg’s growing mission, increased launch activity and ongoing sonic boom research. We’re committed to transparency—and to hearing from you. Next up: Carpinteria | April 22 https://t.co/PqROPq9xSU

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-24 mission, Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:19 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). https://t.co/dvfFC6x7B1

The @USSpaceForce has approved the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-24 mission to low-Earth orbit, Monday, March 16, 2026, between 7:37 p.m. – 11:37 p.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/dw2lf6WfIB

Guardians and Airmen at @SLDelta30 supported the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-31 mission, Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:58 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). @usairforce | @USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC https://t.co/w00zPaUTs3

*UPDATE* The @USSpaceForce has approved the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-31 mission to low-Earth orbit, Friday, March 13, 2026, between 7:37 a.m. to 7:56 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/dLH02RbmEb

The @USSpaceForce has approved the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-31 mission to low-Earth orbit, Friday, March 13, 2026, between 3:58 a.m. to 7:58 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/YX7YxXY7BI

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Congratulations to the 15 graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 18-E!

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