Vandenberg Weekly Round-Up
A singular location for updates around Vandenberg SFB.
www.vandenberg.spaceforce.milI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but I can share the latest widely reported context about Space Launch Complex 4 (SLC-4) at Vandenberg AFB based on recent public sources.
- What SLC-4 is known for: SLC-4 has two pads, SLC-4E (east) and SLC-4W (west). SpaceX has used both pads: SLC-4E as a launch pad for Falcon 9 and SLC-4W as a landing pad for returning first stages under RTLS operations. This arrangement has been in place since mid-2010s, with refurbishments and leases completed around 2011–2015, enabling regular Falcon 9 launches from SLC-4E and landings at SLC-4W.[3][4][5]
- Recent activity trend: SpaceX retains leases on both pads and continues to conduct launches from SLC-4E with associated landing operations at SLC-4W in the broader Vandenberg complex, reflecting ongoing utilization for orbital missions and booster recovery, as reflected in multiple public summaries and space-focused outlets.[5][3]
- Notable publicly reported events: Historically, there have been schedule adjournments or weather-related pauses at Vandenberg that affect missions from SLC-4, including past incidents where launches or related activities were postponed due to conditions, but recent high-profile public releases show ongoing activity and successful Falcon 9 landings in the Vandenberg area.[7]
- Official sources and overview: The U.S. Space Force and Vandenberg official channels periodically publish weekly updates and press materials about launch complex activities, including upcoming missions and lease arrangements for SLC-4 facilities, which provide the authoritative framing for what’s current at the site.[4][9]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise, up-to-date summary with direct links to the latest press releases and mission announcements. I can also prepare a quick timeline of SLC-4 activities (launches from SLC-4E and landings at SLC-4W) using publicly available data.