Vandenberg Space Force Base in California hosts polar and sun-synchronous launches from SLC-4E (SpaceX Falcon 9) and SLC-3E (ULA Atlas V / Vulcan). Polar trajectories head south over the Pacific, ideal for Earth-observation, reconnaissance, and Iridium-style constellations.
| Location | US West Coast |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Latitude | 34.742° |
| Longitude | -120.5724° |
| Operators | SpaceX, ULA, NRO |
| Active vehicles | Falcon 9, Atlas V, Vulcan, Minotaur |