All articles tagged with #vandenberg space force base
Originally Published 14 days ago — by vandenberg.spaceforce.mil
Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg SFB has issued an RFI to attract US launch providers interested in developing heavy and super-heavy launch capabilities at SLC-14, aiming to support larger military satellites and enhance space resilience.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The article describes the excitement and experience of watching rocket launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc, California, highlighting the increasing frequency of launches by companies like SpaceX, the best viewing spots, and the local community's reactions to the events.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News 8
SpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, from its Falcon 9 rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch, which took place at 9:23 p.m. PT on Wednesday, marks the eighth flight for the first stage booster used in this mission. The Falcon 9 rocket, known for its reusability, is designed to transport payloads into orbit, while Starlink aims to provide global broadband internet through its satellite constellation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Defense News
The US Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a nighttime test of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launching it from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California to a test site in the Marshall Islands. The missile, selected randomly from Minot Air Force Base, was launched using an airborne control system, demonstrating the survivability and reliability of the US nuclear deterrent. This routine test, not influenced by current global events, underscores the strategic role of ICBMs, which are set to be replaced by the LGM-35A Sentinel in the 2030s amid rising costs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Patch
Southern California and the Central Coast may experience multiple sonic booms Tuesday afternoon due to a SpaceX satellite launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch the European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite, with the first stage returning to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, potentially causing the booms. The launch is scheduled for 3:20 p.m., with a backup time on Wednesday.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday at 3:20 p.m. as part of the ESA EarthCARE mission. The launch may produce a sonic boom heard in nearby counties. If weather conditions are unfavorable, a backup launch is scheduled for Wednesday. The event can be streamed online 15 minutes before liftoff.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSBY News
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base as part of the ESA EarthCARE mission to low-Earth orbit. The first-stage booster, used for the seventh time, landed back at Vandenberg, causing sonic booms heard locally. This marks SpaceX's 18th launch from Vandenberg this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Noozhawk
SpaceX is set to launch a pair of commercial Earth-observation satellites, WorldView Legion 1 and 2, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday morning and will mark the fourth mission of April for SpaceX from the base. The satellites, built by Maxar Space Systems, will provide data for various purposes including national security and monitoring natural disasters. The first-stage booster is expected to return to Vandenberg after liftoff, potentially causing sonic booms in nearby counties.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Noozhawk
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a military weather satellite, the Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M), from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The satellite will provide essential weather data for the U.S. military, including ocean surface wind speed, ice thickness, and soil moisture. This launch marked the 13th of 2024 for SpaceX from Vandenberg and the 37th of the year from both coasts. The mission also saw the reuse of the rocket's first-stage booster and payload fairing, demonstrating SpaceX's commitment to reusability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, deploying a weather satellite that will aid military mission planning. The reusable rocket returned to Vandenberg about eight minutes after launch, providing a spectacular sight for Southern California skywatchers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County on Thursday morning to deliver a weather satellite into low orbit, with a 10-minute launch window opening at 7:25 a.m. A livestream of the launch will be available 15 minutes before liftoff, and a backup launch is planned for the same time on Friday if today's launch is scrubbed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
SpaceX is set to launch a weather satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base, potentially creating a visible and audible spectacle for early risers in parts of California. The launch, scheduled for 7:25 a.m., may be accompanied by a sonic boom as the rocket's booster separates and descends back to the base. The Falcon 9 rocket, known for its reusability, is expected to livestream the event, with the satellite designed to monitor weather and environmental conditions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSBY News
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deliver the U.S. Space Force's WSF-M satellite to low Earth orbit, providing crucial weather data for military operations. The launch is scheduled for Thursday morning with a backup opportunity on Friday, and the rocket's first stage booster is expected to be landed back on land, resulting in a potential sonic boom across several counties in California.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying 21 Starlink satellites into orbit, including six with Direct to Cell capabilities. The rocket's reusable booster made a pinpoint landing back on the spaceport drone ship, marking its sixth successful liftoff. With over 6,000 functional satellites in orbit, SpaceX aims to create a constellation of up to 42,000 satellites to provide low-cost internet service to remote areas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Arizona's Family
Arizona witnessed its second SpaceX launch of the week as a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink broadband satellites lit up the night sky, visible across cities like Payson, Prescott, Tucson, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. The launch, originally scheduled for Friday, was delayed due to bad weather. If successful, the rocket's first stage will land on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean, while the satellites will be sent to low Earth orbit.