4th Space Launch Squadron

4th Space Launch Squadron
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

• Delta IV (2003–Present)^[4]
• Atlas V (2003–Present)
• Titan IV (1995–1997)
• Titan II (1997–1998)

References

1. Air Force Historical Research Agency Fact Sheet: 4th Space Launch Squadron
2. Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
3. AF FOIA Request 2009-01965, 13 July 2009
4. World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3

External links

• Vandenberg AFB, California