Space Launch Delta 30
Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30) is a United States Space Force space launch delta assigned to Space Systems Command and headquartered at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The Space Launch Delta 30 is responsible for all space launch operations from the west coast, which includes all polar launches. It manages the Western Range and launch activities for the Space Force, Department of Defense, NASA, and other private space corporations. The Space Launch Delta 30 also supports test and evaluation launches of the U.S. Air Force's intercontinental ballistic missile force.
Space Launch Delta 30 | |
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Emblem of Space Launch Delta 30 | |
Founded | 19 November 1991; 32 years, 2 months 15 May 1964 (as Air Force Western Test Range) |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Space Force |
Type | Space wing |
Role | Space launch |
Part of | Space Systems Command |
Headquarters | Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, U.S. |
Mascot(s) | Hawks |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Organization Excellence Award |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Commander | Col Mark A. Shoemaker |
Vice Commander for Operations | Col Kris Barcomb |
Vice Commander for Support | Col Michael Hunsberger |
Senior Enlisted Leader | CMSgt Heath L. Jennings |
Insignia | |
Guidon |
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