Space Launch Delta 45 Vision: The World's Premier Gateway to Space Mission: One Team ... Delivering Assured Space Launch, Range and Combat Capabilities for the Nation Leadership/Organization: Delta Leadership: Space Launch Delta 45 is commanded by Col Brian L. Chatman. The Delta is organized into four groups to accomplish its mission: - Safety: Conducts mission assurance on launch vehicle and spacecraft processing from flight hardware arrival through launch. - Operations: Operates and maintains the Eastern Range assets and is responsible for airfield operations, weather and communication support. - Installation Support: Provides support through various functions to the people and mission. - Medical Group: Provides medical, dental, environmental and public health services. At a Glance: Commander: Col Brian L. Chatman Fleet: Atlas V, Falcon 9 Satellites Processed: GPS, WGS, AEHF, MUOS, SBIRS Eastern Range Size: 15 million square miles Next Scheduled Launch: www.patrick.spaceforce.mil Tenants/Mission Partners Space Launch Delta 45 has more than 90 mission partners and tenants at Patrick SFB and Cape Canaveral SFS, including: -Defense Equality Opportunity Management Institute -Air Force Technical Applications Center -National Aeronautics and Space Administration -Naval Ordnance Test Unit -920th Rescue Wing, Air Force Reserve Command -Joint STARS Test Force -Department of State INL Air Wing -Air Force Office of Special Investigations -333rd Recruiting Squadron -American Red Cross Control of the Battlefield Begins Here! (Current as of July 2025)