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The Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) is a U.S.–led multinational space operations center that provides command and control of space forces for the United States Space Command under the United States Space Force component field command United States Space Forces – Space.
Emblem of the Western Test Range. The Western Range (WR) [1] is the space launch range that supports the major launch head at Vandenberg Space Force Base. [2]: pg 15 Managed by the Space Launch Delta 30, [3]: pg 25 the WR extends from the West Coast of the United States to 90° east longitude in the Indian Ocean [3]: pg 27 where it meets the Eastern Range [4]: pg 10 Operations involve military ...
The 21st Space Operations Squadron (21 SOPS) is a satellite control unit of the Space Delta 6 of the United States Space Force, located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Prior to July 2020, it was part of the 50th Network Operations Group .
The facility was renamed Vandenberg Air Force Base on 4 October 1958 in honor of General Hoyt Vandenberg, the Air Force's second Chief of Staff. [ 3 ] The final acquisition of 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) of land for the base occurred in 1966 to accommodate the construction of Space Launch Complex 6 for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory program.
The location and number of US Space Force installations is in proportion to the size of the prior US Air Force-led US Space Command, the capabilities of available weapon systems, and the strategies contemplated for their employment.
Used by RAF for launch training. Number of launches 7. Upgraded for use as a launch emplacement in 1961, inactivated in June 1962 after 2 RAF test launches. [7] PLC-C Probe Launch Complex C, used for Aerobee-170 and TE-416 Tomahawk sounding rockets.
The 2nd Range Operations Squadron (2 ROPS) is a United States Space Force unit responsible for executing real-time command and control of the Western Range in support of spacelift operations, ballistic missile test and evaluation, and aeronautical test and evaluation.
Vandenberg SFB, California (2000–present) March ARB, California (1997–2000) [3] Ontario ANGS, California (1984–1997) [4] Compton, California (1948–1951) as the 148th Aircraft Control and Warming Squadron. Oklahoma Air Force Station, OK (1 May 1951 – 31 January 1953) Oklahoma Air Force Station, OK.