SpaceX Launches from Vandenberg Space Base

SpaceX successfully made a third attempt to launch its Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday, April 26, at 6:40 a.m., after calling off the launch on both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, due to high probability of landing failure.

While the launch was from SpaceX’s Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex (SLC) 4E, last week, Vandenberg Space Force Base approved a SpaceX lease for a new launch pad — SLC-6 — as a continuation of their collaboration, which began in 2015.

“This is an exciting time for Vandenberg Space Force Base,” said Colonel Rob Long, a Vandenberg space commander. “This agreement will add to the rich history of SLC-6 and builds on the already strong partnership with SpaceX.”