4th Space Launch Squadron
| 4th Space Launch Squadron | |
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4th Space Launch Squadron emblem | |
| Active | 1994-1998; 2003-Present[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Space Launch |
| Role | Combat Support |
| Part of | AFSPC/30th Space Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Vandenberg AFB, California |
The United States Air Force's 4th Space Launch Squadron (4 SLS) is a space launch unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California.
History
Launched surveillance and meteorological satellites into polar earth orbit, 1994-1998. Managed operations for Atlas V and Delta IV Evolved expendable Launch Vehicles (EELVs), 2003-.
Previous designations
- 4th Space Launch Squadron (1994-1998; 2003–Present) [2]
Assignments
Major Command
- Air Force Space Command (29 March 1994-29 June 1998; 1 December 2003–Present)
Wings/Groups
- 30th Space Wing (15 April 1994-29 June 1998; 1 December 2003–Present)
Bases stationed
- Vandenberg AFB, California (15 April 1994-29 June 1998; 1 December 2003–Present)
Decorations
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
[3]
- 1 January 1998-29 June 1998
- 1 January 1997-31 December 1997
- 1 October 1996-30 September 1997
- 1 October 1994-30 September 1996
Aircraft & Missiles Operated
References
- ↑ Air Force Historical Research Agency Fact Sheet: 4th Space Launch Squadron
- ↑ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ↑ AF FOIA Request 2009-01965, 13 July 2009
- ↑ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3
External links
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