Additional space launch providers are being added in FY25 to the Phase 3 Lane 1 contract, joining the three providers awarded contracts in FY24, expanding the portfolio to strengthen our access to space.
The U.S. Space Force and ULA launch team successfully completed the certification process of the Vulcan rocket. The first NSSL mission on Vulcan is expected this summer.
Virginia Beach, VA native, Tara Shea has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Space Force . Shea is currently serving as with Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. Lt Col Shea has served in the military for 25 years.
Virginia Beach, Virginia native, Tara Shea has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Space Force . Shea is currently serving as with Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg, CA. Lt Col Shea has served in the military for 25 years.
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Fire protection is a critical component of space launch operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, where strict safety protocols ensure mission success and safeguard personnel and infrastructure. From controlled ignition to comprehensive risk mitigation, fire safety measures are integrated at every stage of a launch, reinforcing operational readiness and protecting mission-critical assets.
