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  • Members of the 45th LRS pose for group photo on April 21, 2023 in Melbourne, Fla. 45th LRS adopted the section of highway that Staff Sgt. Andrew Holman 45th LRS air traffic controller had passed away on. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Becker)

    Remembering the Life and Legacy of an Airman

    On April 21, 2023, the 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) carried out a cleanup effort along their newly adopted stretch of U.S. Highway 1. This initiative paid tribute to Staff Sgt. Andrew Holman, 45 LRS air traffic controller, who lost his life in a traffic incident on Nov. 11, 2021. Recognizing the importance of a lasting tribute to Holman, the squadron explored various ways to preserve his legacy.
  • Melanie Ianggle and Cassie Hausdorf, Department of Anthropology students at University of Central Florida, use a line level to measure a surface level on April 12, 2023, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. Measuring surface levels allow archeologists to determine the approximate time period they are excavating at. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Becker)

    Rockets to Relics: Blockhouse from Cape Canaveral SFS’s first launch uncovered

    Amidst the futuristic landscape of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), where cutting-edge space technology propels humanity towards the stars, lies an astonishing archaeological trove dating back to 5000 B.C. Students from the University of Central Florida (UCF) Department of Anthropology teamed up with Tom Penders, Space Launch Delta 45 cultural resource manager, to excavate archaeological dig sites at CCSFS and made exciting discoveries.
  • U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Austin Pero, 45th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron chief, occupational health element begins to tape all openings on a Chemical-resistant suit worn by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samantha Fox, Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician on March 14, 2023 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. All openings are sealed so no potential chemicals can harm the wearer. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Becker)

    Beyond The Hazard Zone: Bioenvironmental's Pivotal Role in Space Launch

    Throughout the years, the space launch industry has undergone a tremendous transformation, propelled by groundbreaking technological advancements. Media outlets and spectators capture breathtaking launches up close from secure locations just outside the hazard zones. Just beyond these hazard zones, the 45th Medical Readiness Operations Squadron bioenvironmental experts valiantly work to test and guarantee the toxic fumes stay within the designated boundaries in the event of an anomaly.
  • Airman 1st Class Justin Nystrom, 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management analysis technician, performs a vehicle assessment at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Nov. 30, 2022. Nystrom provided medical aid to a citizen involved in a car crash on Sep. 5, 2022. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Sjoberg)

    Airman Rushes to Citizen’s Aid in Car Accident

    On September 5, 2022, Airman 1st Class Justin Nystrom, 45th Logistics Readiness Squadron fleet management analysis technician, provided medical aid to a citizen involved in a horrific car crash.
  • Space Launch Delta 45 rolls out a new First Term Airman and Guardian Course mentorship program called ‘Everyone Wins with Mentoring’ on Oct. 13, 2022. The program paired up 13 mentees with 15 mentors and will run for 4 months. (U.S. Space Force photo by Deanna Murano)

    SLD 45 rolls out a new First Term Airman and Guardian Mentorship Program

    Run by the SLD 45 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility office (DEIA), the Air Force Technical Applications Center DEIA office, and the Space Coast Top 3 council, the program, ‘Everyone Wins with Mentoring,’ offers first term Airmen and Guardians mentorship pairing, guidance, connection, and growth.
  • A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Nov. 13, 2021. The rocket carried 53 Starlink satellites into orbit. (U.S. Space Force photo by Joshua Conti)

    SLD 45 On-Boards New Launch Partners To Meet Mission Demand

    In the past ten years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of space launches from the Eastern Range (ER). In 2008, seven missions were launched from the ER. Now, in just the first six months of 2022, 27 missions have been launched, establishing an unprecedented launch pace. This increase is due to the rise of new launch providers, rising interest in commercial launches, and decreasing costs to launch from the ER.
  • Space Systems Command conducted its first joint operations training at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. in a newly defined training series called Parallax Rising. This exercise series places an emphasis on exploring and identifying potential policies and procedures to synchronize efforts between the command and its partners’ ability to deliver warfighting capabilities on-orbit. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Master Sergeant Travis Ferguson)

    Achieving the Speed of Need

    Within the early stages of the “space race,” the United States spent years developing and launching rockets and satellites into an uncongested and uncontested space environment. But now, that dynamic has shifted. Due to the advancements in technology and growing competition to dominate this domain, space has become a congested and contested environment. In an effort to maintain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving sphere, from Sept. 7-9, Space Systems Command conducted its first joint operations Tabletop Exercise (TTX) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., in a newly defined TTX series called Parallax Rising.
  • Space Launch Delta 45 issues five different hurricane alerts known as Hurricane Conditions. The Delta’s emergency management team encourages service members and their families to be aware of these conditions and have a safety plan in place before one is implemented. (U.S. Space Force graphic)

    ‘Preparation is key’: Emergency management team shares hurricane readiness tips

    It is only a matter of time before a hurricane threatens Patrick Space Force Base or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Space Launch Delta 45’s emergency management team wants everyone to be ready when that moment arrives.
  • The 'Stop the Silly' campaign at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., recently introduced a process that will save 450 man-hours annually. The time saved is possible by delegating form completion to lower levels. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Michael Frye)

    SLD 45 saves 450 hours with ‘Stop the Silly’ campaign

    Time is a finite commodity. Many people struggle to find the time needed to carry out daily tasks, whether that be working, caring for their children or running errands. If those individuals had the benefit of saving 450 hours, the equivalent of nearly three weeks of vacation, they may get more accomplished.
  • U.S. Space Force Capt. Mark Conque, 1st Range Operations Squadron assistant director of operations, uses the Range Applications Deployment system to assess operations June 7, 2022, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla. The RAD system offers up to 25 video feeds to support space launch missions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman)

    RAD enhances efficiency for space launch missions

    A new software program called “Range Application Deployment,” is enhancing situational awareness for space launch missions at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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