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space3 years ago•8 min saved

SpaceX expands launch capabilities with new launch pad acquisitions.

SpaceX has leased Vandenberg Space Force Base's iconic Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) to launch Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions from the launch site. SLC-6 was previously used by United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the launch of its west coast Delta rockets. The site was also set to become the west coast launch site for the Space Shuttle before plans were canceled in the mid-80s. SpaceX already launches Falcon 9 from Vandenberg's SLC-4E, and SLC-6's allocation to SpaceX means both Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy will launch from the newly acquired pad.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#falcon-9 #falcon-heavy #slc-6

space3 years ago•2 min saved

SpaceX Takes Over Vandenberg Launch Site for Fifth U.S. Rocket Launch Site.

SpaceX will take over the lease of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, which was formerly used by United Launch Alliance to launch the Delta IV rocket family. SpaceX will retrofit SLC-6 to support both the Falcon Heavy and Falcon 9 launch vehicles for future missions, providing yet another launch site for SpaceX to increase its launch cadence. This will also be a valuable launch site for SpaceX to launch National Security launches for the Department of Defense and the National Reconnaissance Office.

via TESLARATI|

#falcon-heavy #national-security #slc-6