Latest "Vandenberg Space Force Base" stories

Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test

Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test

Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. W. John “Jay” Raymond speaks with a guardian during a breakfast engagement, Oct. 12, 2021, at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. (Dennis Rogers/Space Force)

Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ

Officials will compare bases in Colorado, California and Florida to host the space training mission.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

NASA launches spacecraft from Vandenberg Space Force Base to test asteroid defense concept

If all goes well, in September 2022 DART will slam head-on into Dimorphos, an asteroid 525 feet across, at 15,000 mph.

12 months ago

Space Force should make its case for legal changes to help launch ranges: lawmakers

The Space Force may need legal changes to pursue its "Range of the Future."

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

FAA and Air Force sign agreement on commercial launches from Space Force bases

The memorandum will reduce red tape for commercial launches at Space Force ranges, the two parties said.

By Nathan Strout

17 months ago

Northrop Grumman launches experimental satellite for the Space Force from a plane

The launch — with the satellite prepared in record time — is a significant step in the Space Force's efforts to develop a rapid launch capability.

By Nathan Strout

18 months ago

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