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Space Launch Delta 30

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Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) is a United States Space Force space launch delta responsible for all space launch operations from the west coast, including polar launches. Headquartered at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, SLD 30 manages the Western Range and launch activities for the Space Force, Department of Defense, NASA, and private space corporations. It supports the processing and launch of various expendable vehicles, including Atlas V, Delta IV, Pegasus, Minotaur, and Falcon rockets, and also supports missile testing.

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Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, United States
www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/
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The VICTUS DIEM drills were conducted with Space Systems Command’s System Delta 89, also known as Space Safari, and Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

PlanGeneralValue 2.2Mar 26, 2026Firefly Aerospace Supports U.S. Space Force VICTUS DIEM Exercise

Space Launch Delta 30 and Firefly Aerospace customers have provided ongoing collaboration and support for Alpha’s Block II rollout.

RelationshipsValue 2.3Mar 17, 2026Alpha Flight 7 Launched by Firefly Aerospace

Space Launch Delta 30 collaborated with Firefly Aerospace on scheduling Alpha Flight 7.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Mar 6, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: In collaboration with @SLDelta30 , Firefly confirmed March 9 as the next available launch date for Alpha Flight 7 with a backup day on March 10. The two-hour launch window opens at 5:50 pm PT, and our live broadcast with @NASAspaceflight will begin 20 minutes before liftoff.… pic.

SLDelta30 is the Space Launch Delta 30 unit of the U.S. Space Force responsible for launch operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

GeneralValue 2.2Mar 2, 2026Firefly rinvia Alpha Flight 7 per venti in quota

Firefly Aerospace will continue to work closely with Space Launch Delta 30 to monitor winds ahead of the upcoming test flight.

PlanRelationshipsValue 3.6Feb 26, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Due to high upper-level winds projected for Friday, Alpha Flight 7 is now scheduled to launch no earlier than Saturday, February 28 with backup days on March 1 and 2. Firefly will continue to work closely with @SLDelta30 to monitor the winds ahead of the upcoming test flight.

Space Launch Delta 30 released a Request for Information soliciting industry interest in Space Launch Complex 14 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

LegalGeneralValue 3.0Dec 30, 2025The Pentagon’s Real Estate Play to Break the West Coast Launch Monopoly

Col. Hiserote emphasized the importance of forging strong ties with Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base and Space Launch Delta 45 at Patrick Space Force Base.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.0Dec 17, 2025Space Systems Command Activates System Delta 80 to Unify Launch and Range Acquisitions

The launch was conducted in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.2Sep 22, 2025SpaceX launches and lands NROL-48 on secret mission in dense fog from California on Monday

The National Reconnaissance Office is scheduled to launch the NROL-48 mission in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX on September 22.

PlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Sep 21, 2025SpaceX to launch NROL-48 secret mission on Monday from California

Jay Prichard and Colonel Mark Shoemaker, commander of Space Launch Delta 30, cut the ribbon to open the new museum on June 24.

GeneralValue 1.4Jun 30, 2025Guardians on the West Coast: The Space and Missile Technology Center and Vandenberg museum

Colonel Mark Shoemaker, commander of Space Launch Delta 30, participated in the ribbon-cutting to open the new museum with Jay Prichard.

GovernanceValue 2.0Jun 30, 2025Guardians on the West Coast: The Space and Missile Technology Center and Vandenberg museum

The National Reconnaissance Office partnered with U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX for the NROL-149 mission.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 17, 2024NRO launches sixth mission of Proliferated Architecture with NROL-149 and the last launch of 2024

The FAA will accept flight safety analyses performed by Space Launch Delta 30 for launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

LegalRelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 15, 2024FAA takes step to streamline launch licensing process

The National Reconnaissance Office partnered with U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX for the Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-126 mission on 2024-11-30 at 12:10 a.m. PT.

RelationshipsPlanGeneralValue 4.6Dec 2, 2024SpaceX launches secret NROL-126 mission, the second launch from two coasts on Saturday

NROL-146 is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base (Space Launch Delta 30) on 2024-05-19.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0May 14, 2024SpaceX to launch NROL146 on a secret mission to “increase timeliness of access, diversity of communication paths and enhance our resilience”

Space Launch Delta 30 is the Space Force unit that operates the Vandenberg range.

CapabilityValue 2.7Sep 23, 2022ULA’s Delta 4 prepares for final West Coast launch as Vandenberg seeks new tenants

Space Launch Delta 30’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and operating the Western Range, safeguarding the public, providing mission assurance, ensuring minimal environmental impact, and providing services, facilities, and range safety control for Department of Defense, civil, and commercial launches.

CapabilityLegalValue 2.5Apr 17, 2022SpaceX + USSF’s Delta 30 Successfully Launch The NROL-85 Mission

Firefly acknowledges support provided by the United States Space Force through Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base and by the FAA.

RelationshipsLegalGeneralValue 3.0Sep 10, 2021Firefly Aerospace’s First Launch Of Their Alpha Rocket — Anomaly Occurs — Captured Flight Data Encouraging

The United States Space Force provided support for Alpha Flight 1 through Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Sep 10, 2021Firefly Aerospace Conducts First Test Launch of Alpha Launch Vehicle

Firefly Aerospace is collaborating with the FAA and Space Launch Delta 30 and plans to return to conduct the second Alpha flight as soon as possible.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Sep 5, 2021Firefly Alpha failure blamed on premature engine shutdown
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