Team Vandenberg launched a Minotaur IV rocket at 9:41 p.m. Sept. 25 from Space Launch Complex-8 here.
The Minotaur IV launched the Space-Based Space Surveillance satellite, a first-of-its-kind satellite that can detect and track orbiting space objects from space.
The 30th Space Wing commander, Col. Richard Boltz, was the launch decision authority.
“SBSS will greatly enhance our existing space situational awareness capability, a capability vital to protecting our space-based assets,” said Colonel Boltz. “This evening’s launch was our third launch in eight days, and I am extremely proud of Team Vandenberg for all the hard work and dedication they’ve put into these important missions.”
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