March 5, 2026 Space Base Delta 1 Safety Personnel Support Arctic Operations at Pituffik Space Base Despite the harsh Arctic conditions, flight operations continued as U.S. and Canadian forces conducted Operation Noble Defender. Supporting the mission was Porter, the weapons safety manager with the Space Base Delta 1 Safety Office.
Jan. 5, 2026 The Air Force Safety Center at 30 In 2026, the Air Force Safety Center will commemorate its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of safeguarding the Department of the Air Force. Established on January 1, 1996, at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, the center's core mission is to increase combat power through risk management, training
Sept. 23, 2025 Vandenberg Safety Team Earns Highest Rating, Sets Standard for Space Launch Safety VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., – The safety team at Vandenberg Space Force Base has received the highest rating possible in their most recent inspection, reaffirming its role as the gold standard in ensuring safe and reliable access to space. The evaluation, conducted in August by Space
Aug. 12, 2025 AFRL's NTS-3 Vanguard Set for Launch Aboard ULA Vulcan Rocket The Department of the Air Force (DAF) launches the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) Vanguard on the USSF-106 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Aug. 12, 2025. NTS-3 is a payload for the first U.S. national security launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan
May 15, 2025 VSFB Pioneers Research on Ascent Sonic Booms Vandenberg Space Force Base stands as a vital hub where Guardians and Airmen oversee launches that safeguard U.S. interests and uphold America’s edge in the space domain. Each mission highlights American innovation, fortifies resilience, and increases security for the nation and its allies.As space
April 17, 2025 Meet the Space Cowboys: A Critical Capability at VSFB VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 2d Space Launch Squadron at Vandenberg SFB is home to a uniquely capable team known as the Space Cowboys. This team serves a specialized role within the U.S. Space Force by providing the Department of Defense’s only expeditionary space launch and transport
April 17, 2025 USSF defines path to space superiority in first Warfighting framework The Space Force released the Space Warfighting framework, outlining the service's vision for achieving and maintaining space superiority while ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of the space domain.
March 21, 2025 Commercial Integration: Responsible Space Operations Start with Open Communication Maintaining a safe and sustainable space environment is critical to modern life, supporting everything from global communications and financial transactions to national security and logistics. The Department of Defense and the commercial space industry share a vested interest in ensuring space
Jan. 14, 2025 System safety from a discipline perspective Most Airmen and Guardians don’t consider system safety when thinking about the implementation of safety programs. However, it’s an integral part of safety and risk management that touches each discipline throughout the Department of the Air Force every day. So, what is system safety?System safety is
Jan. 14, 2025 Brazil hosts the Global Sentinel 25 Mid-Planning Conference The Brazilian Aerospace Operations Command hosted the Global Sentinel (GS) 25 mid-planning conference (MPC) in Brasilia, Brazil Nov. 20-22. This marked the first time that a GS event was hosted outside of the United States, emphasizing Brazil's prominence in the space sector and highlighting the