Vandenberg Space Force Base Initiates New Rocket Launch Notification System
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- Jul 24, 2024
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July 24, 2024, 3:19 pm
39 SpaceX and Maxar launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 2, 2024 (Photo: SpaceX)
In a move to keep the public informed about its rocket launch activities, Vandenberg Space Force Base introduced a comprehensive notification system early this month.
This new approach is designed to provide updates on a variety of launches, including those conducted for NASA and leading private aerospace companies like SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Firefly Aerospace, and Phantom Space Corp., with the latter planning its inaugural launch at Vandenberg next year.
The initiative has already garnered substantial interest, with over 5,000 individuals signing up for the updates, according to the Vandenberg Public Affairs Office. The base is actively promoting upcoming launches on its official website and through various social media platforms to ensure wide-reaching communication.
Interested parties can subscribe to receive email and text alerts about upcoming rocket liftoffs by visiting: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDODSFVANDENBERG/signup/41755
Addressing Concerns Over Sonic Booms
The initiative coincides with Vandenberg’s ongoing efforts to secure approval for an increased number of SpaceX launches, a move met with mixed reactions due to concerns over sonic booms.
Residents across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties have reported disturbances, with complaints predominantly emerging from communities such as Ojai, Ventura, and Oxnard.
Despite these concerns, Vandenberg is pushing to raise SpaceX’s annual launch count from 28 to 36, following initial approval by the California Coastal Commission’s executive director in May 2023. However, the decision is under reconsideration after subsequent findings suggested the coastal impact may be more significant than initially assessed.
The commission is set to revisit the proposal to maintain the augmented launch frequency at an upcoming meeting on August 8, where stakeholders, including local residents and environmental advocacy groups, will have the opportunity to voice their concerns. Notably, SpaceX has abstained from participating in these discussions, while Vandenberg has ensured representation at prior meetings to address the commission’s queries.
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