List of Vandenberg Air Force Base launch facilities

34°45′19″N 120°37′20″W (SLC 2W Sep 1959 – present)
The launch sites were built in 1958 for the never activated 75th Strategic Missile Squadron PGM-17 Thor IRBM missile launches and were used by SAC for training RAF personnel in operations and launching of the missile. 2E launch pad 75-1-1, 2W launch pad 75-1-2. Upgraded to a Space Launch Complex (SLC) in 1966. Used for Thor-DM18A, Thor Able-Star, Thor-Agena USAF satellite launches. SLC 2E inactivated in 1972, last launch a Thor Delta 1A carrying a navigation satellite for European Space Agency. Landsat 1-7 American earth land resources satellites launched from SLC 2W, Global Positioning System and many communications satellites. First Thor-Delta launch 1959, Delta I, 1969, Delta II 6925 in 1990.[2]

SLC 3E is currently used for Atlas V launches since 13 March 2008.
Previously used for Atlas II (1999–2003); Atlas-H (1983–1987); Atlas-F/G, Atlas-Agena since 1961. Originally an Atlas test facility, designated PALC1-2, then LC1-2, and finally upgraded to a Space Launch Complex (SLC) in 1966.[2]

Built in 1964 as Atlas-Agena D pad for launch of KH-7 reconnaissance satellites. First designated PALC2-4. Upgraded to a Space Launch Complex (SLC) in 1966. Redeveloped from 1967–1971 for Titan IIID KH-9 and KH-11 reconnaissance satellites; Titan 34D in 1983. Rebuilt 1988–1991 for Titan IV. Inactivated in 2005 with end of Titan IV program. Reactivation started in 2011 for use by SpaceX with a kick off ceremony on July 14, 2011.[3] Launches began on September 29, 2013 with the Falcon 9 v1.1 CASSIOPE mission. This was also the inaugural flight of the Falcon 9 v1.1.

SLC 6 was built as a Space Launch Complex (SLC) between 1966 and 1969 for Titan III Gemini-B Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) flights. After the program was canceled, the pad sat unused for 10 years. It was then upgraded between 1979 and 1989 for Space Shuttle polar orbit launches before being mothballed again due to the Challenger accident and many unresolved technical issues. It was considered for a second Titan launch facility, but this was dropped in 1991. Supported Athena 1 and 2 launch vehicles (1995–99). Delta IV launches began in June 2006 for commercial and military payloads going into polar orbits.[2]

SLC8 is known as the "California Spaceport". The facilities are operated by Spaceport Systems International and used for launches of various versions of the Minotaur rocket family.[2]

LC 576-E is used by Orbital Sciences Commercial Taurus launches and for USAF OBV Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) launches.
Initially a 576th SMS SM-65F Atlas Served as an Operational Suitability Test facility before being inactivated 1964. Reactivated in 1988 for use by Orbital Sciences.[4] Also used by USAF OBV American anti-ballistic missile. Suborbital booster for the US Missile Defense Agency's Ground-based Midcourse Defense system's EKV ballistic missile kill vehicle.[2][5]

34°45′26″N 120°37′50″W (SLC 1W Jan 1959 – Dec 1971)
Both sites were built in 1958 for the never activated 75th Strategic Missile Squadron for Thor Agena A launches. SLC-1E launch pad 75-3-5, SLC-1W launch pad 75-3-4. Both were upgraded to a Space Launch Complex (SLC) in 1966. Inactivated with phaseout of Thor-Agena. SLC-1E inactivated 1968, 45 Launches; SLC-1W inactivated in 1971, 56 launches.[2]

Activated in 1960. First designated LC1-1 and used to launch Atlas Agena B with Samos payloads. After Samos cancellation, rebuilt in 1963 to support launch of KH-4 Corona reconnaissance satellites atop Thor-Agena. Upgraded to a Space Launch Complex (SLC) in 1966. Used for later Thor-Agena and Delta I launches in the 1960s and early 1970s. Refurbished in 1973 to accommodate surplus Atlas ICBMs in space launch role. Inactivated in 1995 with last Atlas-E launch of a weather satellite. SLC 3W's tower was demolished 22 January 2000 with no immediate plans for re-use except for speculation regarding the Atlas V under development.[2]
SpaceX briefly used SLC-3W in 2005 during the early development of the Falcon 1 launch vehicle.[6][7]

Built in 1963 as Atlas-Agena D pad for launch of KH-7 reconnaissance satellites. First designated PALC2-3. Upgraded to a Space Launch Complex (SLC) in 1966. Rebuilt 1965–1966 for Titan IIIB with various military payloads. Began launching Titan 23/24B (Titan III core rocket) and later Titan 34B from 1971–1987. Modified to accommodate former LGM-25C Titan II ICBMs for space launch vehicles (Titan IIG), 1988. Inactivated in 2003 with last Titan IIG expended. 93 Launches[2] SpaceX constructed a landing zone, LZ-4, for its Falcon 9 first stages.

Dedicated Scout rocket launch pad, used during the life of that vehicle from 1962 to 1994. 69 launches.[2]

34°45′49″N 120°37′29″W (SLC 10W Aug 1959 – Jul 1980)
34°45′51″N 120°37′22″W Space and Missile Heritage Center
SLC 10E (launch pad 75-2-7) and SLC 10W (75-2-6) activated as a Thor-Delta (DM-18A) pads in 1959. Upgraded to a Space Launch Complex (SLC) in 1961. From 1961 to Mar 1962, SLC-10E was known as LE-7 (Launch Emplacement 7). It was inactivated in Mar 1962. 10W continued launch operations with various configurations of the Thor-Delta until the phaseout of the vehicle in 1980. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986, SLC 10 is the best surviving example of a launch complex built in the 1950s at the beginning of the American effort to explore space. It is home to the Space and Missile Heritage Center, which is open by appointment through the Base Public Affairs office for public tours.[2]

394-A2 (Apr–Dec 1963), LF-03 (Jan 1964 – present)
LGM-30 Minuteman I/II; Minotaur II testing. Originally a Minuteman 394th SMS silo, first launch April 1963. Upgraded for use as a Launch Facility in 1964, Used for Minuteman testing until July 2001. Currently modified to launch the Minotaur. 97 launches.[2]

394-A3 (Sep 1962 – Dec 1963), LF-04 (Jan 1964 – present)
LGM-30 Minuteman I/II/III testing; first launch, September 1962.[2]

34°48′19″N 120°32′42″W 395 Alpha 2 (Mar 1963 – Mar 1965)
34°48′23″N 120°32′42″W 395 Alpha 3 (Jan 1962 – Jan 1965)
HGM-25A Titan I, 3 operational alert sites. First Titan I launch 3 May 1961, last 14 January 1965. Primarily used for research and development launches.[2][10]

34°46′51″N 120°36′00″W 576 Alpha 2 (Sep 1959 – Aug 1971)
34°46′39″N 120°35′48″W 576 Alpha 3 (Jan 1960 – Oct 1989)
SM-65D Atlas The very first Atlas D operational ICBM sites, these were above ground with open support towers. These missiles were on alert from 31 October 1959 until 1 May 1964. After going off alert in 1964, Alpha 1 and 2 were used by the USAF for Atlas satellite rocket launches until 1974; Alpha 3 was used by the American Rocket Corporation until 1989, developing a new rocket motor utilizing a solid fuel and liquid oxygen that was throttlable and restartable.[5] Noted on image that 576 Alpha 3 still has a launch gantry tower.

34°47′27″N 120°35′30″W 576 Baker 2 (Apr 1960 – Nov 1967)
34°47′23″N 120°35′45″W 576 Baker 3 (Sep 1960 – Oct 1967)
SM-65D Atlas, Site 1 was active from 22 July 1960 to 10 June 1966. Site 2 was active from 19 June 1959 to 7 November 1967. Site 3 was active from 12 September 1960 to 21 January 1965, then was used for the space program from 27 May 1965 to 11 October 1967.[2][5]

SM-65E Atlas, built 1963. The Atlas E would normally be semi-buried, but at Vandenberg it was constructed above ground for testing but otherwise resembled a normal site in most other respects. Three Atlas demonstration and shakedown operations launches occurred July – September 1963 after which the site was inactivated.[2][5]

SM-65F Atlas, Built 1963, inactivated 1964. Atlas F Operational Suitability Test facility, the second for the Atlas ICBM perhaps because of significant differences with the earlier Atlas missiles. 2 Atlas demonstration and shakedown operations launches occurred March – August 1963 and the site was then inactivated.[2][5]

SM-65E Atlas, Operational Suitability Test Facility for Atlas E missiles. 10 Atlas research and development launches occurred June 1961 – August 1964 and the site was then inactivated.[2][5]

SM-65F Atlas, Operational Suitability Test Facility for Atlas F missiles. Seven Atlas research and development launches occurred August 1962 – January 1965 and the site was then inactivated.[2][5]

Used for CIM-10 Bomarc interceptors. Two Bomarc launchers with a third support building between the two shelters. United States Navy personnel at Vandenberg launched the missiles strictly as targets with the first launch taking place on 25 August 1966. The last two launches for a Navy test program occurred on 14 July 1982. BOM1 49 launches; BOM2 38 launches.[2]

BGM-109 Tomahawk Ground Launched Cruise Missile
Used for one launch of a BGM-109 GCLM on 22 October 1985.[2]

394-A1 (Apr–Dec 1963), LF-02 (Jan 1964 – Jul 2004)
LGM-30 Minuteman I/II/III; LGM-118 Peacekeeper testing. Originally a Minuteman 394th SMS silo, first launch April 1963. Upgraded for use as a Launch Facility in 1964. Used for Minuteman until July 1975. Modified for Peacekeeper use in 1986. Used for LGM-118 until July 2004. 76 launches.[2]

394-A4 (Sep 1962 – Dec 1963), LF-05 (Feb 1964 – Mar 2000)
LGM-30 Minuteman I/II/III; LGM-118 Peacekeeper testing; first launch December 1962. Last Minuteman launch October 1976. Modified for use by Peacekeeper in 1989, first LGM-118 launch March 1990. Last launch March 2000.[2]

394-A5 (Jul–Dec 1963), LF-06 (Feb 1964 – Aug 2007)
LGM-30 Minuteman I/II/III. First launch April 1963. Last launch Aug 2007. LF-06 is also a candidate site for Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) launches.[2]

394-A6 (May–Nov 1963), LF-07 (Jan 1964 – Nov 1987)
LGM-30 Minuteman I/II testing; first launch May 1963, last Launch November 1987.[2]

394-A7 (Sep 1963), LF-08 (Aug 1964–1994)
LGM-30 Minuteman I/II/III; LGM-118 Peacekeeper testing. First launch September 1963. Last Minuteman Launch Jan 1984. Modified for Peacekeeper use in 1986. Used for LGM-118 until Jun 1991. Converted for Astrid use (a test vehicle to demonstrate laser-pumped propulsion in 1994). Silo has been filled half way with cement and is now a Minuteman III maintenance training facility for Tech School.
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