Description:
Vandenberg Space Force Base, on California's central coast, is the U.S. military's premier west-coast launch facility, specialized in polar and sun-synchronous orbits with complexes supporting Minuteman missile tests and commercial ventures.
It encompasses vast ranges for tracking antennas and includes historic structures designated as National Historic Landmarks from its WWII origins.
The base integrates environmental stewardship, monitoring impacts on local marine life during launches, and occasionally opens for public events to showcase its dual role in defense and science.
Key Historical Significance:
Key for military satellites; historical NHL facilities.
