Cape Canaveral
Polar launches from Cape won’t affect future of Vandenberg
Despite the successful demonstration of a launch to polar orbit from Cape Canaveral, the U.S. Space Force doesn’t foresee shifting launches to those orbits there from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Cape Canaveral’s Air Force launch wing to become a space delta
The 45th Space Wing that oversees the space launch ranges in Florida will no longer be a wing, it will be a space delta.
45th Space Wing on pace for 39 space launches in 2020
Brig. Gen. Doug Schiess: Three launches in a week has not been done in Florida since 2001
45th Space Wing: Launches to go on as scheduled
The wing has implemented telework but people are needed on site to support launches.
SpaceX planning major increase in Florida launch activity
SpaceX is proposing a significant increase in launch activity in Florida over the next few years, including missions to polar orbits and those that will require the use of a new vertical payload integration tower.
Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral soon to be renamed Space Force bases
Also under consideration is what to call the space wings.
Starlink’s busy launch schedule is workable, says 45th Space Wing
The rapid growth in Starlink missions means the 48 launch target could be attained in 2020.
45th Space Wing prepares for first launch under the U.S. Space Force
A SpaceX launch of Starlink satellites scheduled for Jan. 6 will be the 45th Space Wing’s inaugural launch as part of the U.S. Space Force.
45th Space Wing commander: Changes underway to support commercial launch
Brig. Gen. Schiess: “We have to improve turnaround both with new technology and processes."
Cape Canaveral preparing for key military launches
The Air Force 45th Space Wing is gearing up for three high-profile space launches at Cape Canaveral over the coming months.
Firefly to establish factory and launch site in Florida
Firefly Aerospace announced agreements with state and federal agencies Feb. 22 to build a new factory for producing and launching its rockets from Florida’s Space Coast.
Relativity to build launch site at Cape Canaveral
Relativity, the startup developing a small launch vehicle using additive manufacturing technologies, announced Jan. 17 it has won approval from the U.S. Air Force to build a launch site at Cape Canaveral.
45th Space Wing gears up for surge in launch activity
45th Space Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Schiess: Gen. Raymond “is pushing us to look at ways to be more responsive.”
Falcon 9 launch to wait until after Atlas 5 mission
The U.S. Air Force has decided not go ahead with a proposal to support two launches from the Eastern Range in less than 24 hours this week, but officials say being able to do so remains a goal as part of efforts to support increased launch activity.
New and improved Florida pad ready to resume Falcon 9 launches
More than a year after suffering significant damage in a Falcon 9 explosion, a Florida launch pad is ready to return to service, incorporating improvements that will allow a higher flight rate.
Kennedy Space Center remains closed after hurricane
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center will remain closed through at least Sept. 14 as teams continue to evaluate damage there caused by Hurricane Irma.
