Space

4th Space Launch Squadron reactivation marks new era at Vandenberg SFB

4th Space Launch Squadron reactivation marks new era at Vandenberg SFB

As Vandenberg Space Force Base looks to build the “Spaceport of the Future,” it’s bringing back a squadron that was deactivated in 2018. The 4th Space Launch Squadron was first activated in 1994 and oversaw Titan, Delta and Atlas rocket launches before it was deactivated. According to Colonel James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta … Read more

FAA proposal sparks debate over environmental rules for commercial space launches

FAA proposal sparks debate over environmental rules for commercial space launches

FAA proposal sparks debate over environmental rules for commercial space launches BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A new proposal from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could remove hurdles for commercial space companies by waiving some environmental requirements for launch licenses and permits. The U.S. Department of Transportation said this would eliminate “needless delays.” “The launch providers … Read more