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30th Space Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 30th Space Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force responsible for managing and operating Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It is one of the largest and most diverse space wings within the Air Force, supporting a wide range of space launch activities, including military, government, and commercial missions. The 30th Space Wing conducts launches of satellites into polar orbit and provides support for missile testing and space exploration missions. As a key player in the nation's space operations, the 30th Space Wing plays a critical role in maintaining America's edge in space technology and security.

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The 30th Space Wing is responsible for launching satellites into polar orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Vandenberg Air Force Base was originally used as a missile testing range during the Cold War.
The first successful launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base was on December 16, 1958, when a Thor-Ablestar rocket placed the Discoverer 1 satellite into orbit.
The 30th Space Wing has a long history of launching military and civilian satellites for communication, reconnaissance, and weather forecasting.
Vandenberg Air Force Base is also used for testing intercontinental ballistic missiles and anti-missile defense systems.
In 2014, the 30th Space Wing successfully launched the first Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, marking a new era in commercial space flight from the West Coast.
The 30th Space Wing played a key role in Operation Sandblast, the first successful launch of a satellite into geostationary orbit in 1963.
The 30th Space Wing has a long-standing partnership with NASA, providing launch services for scientific missions such as the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Kepler Space Telescope.
The 30th Space Wing has earned numerous awards and commendations for their successful launch operations and mission support.
Vandenberg Air Force Base is one of the busiest space launch facilities in the United States, with dozens of launches conducted each year by the 30th Space Wing.

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Dawn Wilson- Nunley

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1993 - 1995

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Adam Peters

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 2010 - 2013

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Greg Webster

U.S. Air Force Military Retiree · 1994 - 1998

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GERALD YOUNG

U.S. Air Force Veteran

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About 30th Space Wing

About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 30th Space Wing is responsible for launching satellites into polar orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Vandenberg Air Force Base was originally used as a missile testing range during the Cold War.
The first successful launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base was on December 16, 1958, when a Thor-Ablestar rocket placed the Discoverer 1 satellite into orbit.
The 30th Space Wing has a long history of launching military and civilian satellites for communication, reconnaissance, and weather forecasting.
Vandenberg Air Force Base is also used for testing intercontinental ballistic missiles and anti-missile defense systems.
In 2014, the 30th Space Wing successfully launched the first Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, marking a new era in commercial space flight from the West Coast.
The 30th Space Wing played a key role in Operation Sandblast, the first successful launch of a satellite into geostationary orbit in 1963.
The 30th Space Wing has a long-standing partnership with NASA, providing launch services for scientific missions such as the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Kepler Space Telescope.
The 30th Space Wing has earned numerous awards and commendations for their successful launch operations and mission support.
Vandenberg Air Force Base is one of the busiest space launch facilities in the United States, with dozens of launches conducted each year by the 30th Space Wing.