April 22, 2026 GPS III-8 launch succeeds, bolstering national defense and economy as America marks 250th anniversary The U.S. Space Force successfully launched Global Positioning Satellite III-8 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40. The mission delivered the final satellite in the GPS III series into orbit.
April 2, 2026 Space Launch Delta 45 supports historic Artemis II mission From oversight of range operations to planning potential emergency response, members of SLD 45 personnel assisted with historic Artemis II launch.
March 4, 2026 GT 255: ICBM test launch verifies multiple reentry vehicles, system reliability AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with two test re-entry vehicles from Vandenberg SFB.
Dec. 18, 2025 SLD 45, KSC, NASA host Reverse Industry Day to shape future of space launch Space Launch Delta 45, Kennedy Space Center and NASA recently hosted a Reverse Industry Day, bringing together commercial launch providers to discuss the future of space launch operations on the Eastern Range.
Dec. 18, 2025 Space Systems Command stands up System Delta 80 Space Systems Command activated System Delta 80 to support the Assured Access to Space (AATS) Program Executive Office portfolio. This activation synchronizes acquisition efforts that support the nation’s mobility in, from, and to space.
Nov. 20, 2025 GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg SFB, California. The evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness and accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.
Aug. 22, 2025 US Space Force launches eighth X-37B mission The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with SpaceX, successfully launched the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A.
Aug. 14, 2025 US Space Force prepares X-37B Mission 8 for launch The US Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and SpaceX, is making final preparations to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle.
July 28, 2025 US Space Force scheduled to launch eighth X-37B mission The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, is scheduled to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on Aug. 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
June 10, 2025 VSFB pioneers research on ascent sonic booms Vandenberg Space Force Base stands as a vital hub where Guardians and Airmen oversee launches that safeguard U.S. interests and uphold America’s edge in the space domain.