2d Space Launch Squadron
| 2d Space Launch Squadron | |
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2d Space Launch Squadronemblem | |
| Active | 19??-2005 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Vandenberg AFB, California |
| Motto | "RISING STARS" |
The United States Air Force's 2d Space Launch Squadron (2 SLS) was a space lift unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California. It was inactivated after the last Titan IV launch in 2005.
History
On 18 May 1998, the 2 SLS and 4 SLS merged into one squadron, the 2 SLS. The merged squadron was responsible for overseeing launch operations at Vandenberg AFB. The reason for the merger was the similarity in missions performed by both units.[1]
Previous designations
- 2d Space Launch Squadron (11 September 1990 - 2005)
Assignments
- 30th Space Wing (19 November 1991 - 2005) [2]
- Western Space and Missile Center (1 October 1990 - 19 November 1991)
Bases stationed
- Vandenberg AFB, California (1 October 1990–Present)
Aircraft & Missiles Operated
- Atlas E
- Atlas IIAS
- Titan IV (???)
- Titan II (1 October 1990-2005)[3]
Decorations
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[4]
- 1 November 1991 - 30 September 1993
References
- ↑ Air Force Association: "Two Space Squadrons Merge"
- ↑ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ↑ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3
- ↑ Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)
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