Vandenberg Space Force Base Space Launch Complex 10
Vandenberg Space Force Base Space Launch Complex 10, Military launch pad in Santa Barbara County, United States
Space Launch Complex 10 consists of concrete structures and launch equipment positioned along the California coast for polar satellite operations.
The facility began operations in 1958 as part of the Thor missile program, marking a new phase in American military and space capabilities.
Space Launch Complex 10 functions as a heritage center displaying military space artifacts and missile technology from the Cold War period.
Access to the complex requires advance security clearance through Vandenberg Space Force Base's visitor management system.
The launch pad's geographic location enables satellites to reach polar orbits without crossing populated areas during their initial flight path.
Location: Santa Barbara County
Inception: 1958
Part of: Vandenberg Space Force Base
GPS coordinates: 34.76420,-120.62305
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16
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