Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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.

Tracked from orbit by NOAA GOES-19 (GOES-East, 75.2W). LaunchDetect confirms every launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition from independent thermal infrared satellite imagery.

Spaceport facts

LocationUS West Coast
CountryUS
Latitude34.742°
Longitude-120.5724°
OperatorsSpaceX, ULA, NRO
Active vehiclesFalcon 9, Atlas V, Vulcan, Minotaur
LaunchDetect satelliteNOAA GOES-19 (GOES-East, 75.2W)
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