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May 15, 2023
Eastern Range Launch Pad Allocations Drive Innovation and Development

Space Launch Delta (SLD) 45 allocated several launch pads to four Commercial Launch Service Providers (CLPS) at Cape Canaveral SFS, Fla. This was part of the new Launch Pad Allocation Strategy (LPAS).
Nov. 4, 2022
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
June 10, 2022
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.
Nov. 16, 2021
SLD 45 supports mission to explore Jupiter's asteroids

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA’s Lucy spacecraft launched from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Oct. 16. The mission will be the first to explore Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, which could bring new insight to the history of the solar
Aug. 11, 2021
Airmen claim USSF maintainer awards: ‘We are the insurance for the Space Force’

Three Airmen at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, responsible for supporting missions valued at more than $5 billion, were selected as the top maintainers in the U.S. Space Force for 2020.
Sept. 27, 2016
Patrick AFB celebrates Worldwide Day of Play, STEM event

Airmen and their families attended the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics classroom opening and Worldwide Day of Play Sept. 21, 2106, at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The event included sports challenges, STEM activities, healthy cooking classes, dancing and more.