45th Space Wing
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Unveils Missile Tech Integration & Test Hub in Florida
Aerojet Rocketdyne on Friday inaugurated a facility for missile technology integration and testing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida shortly after the rocket manufacturer completed its acquisition of the Coleman Aerospace business from L3 Technologies. Coleman Aerospace and economic development agency Space Florida collaborated to renovate the Space Coast Integration & Test facility that was previously […] More
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Air Force Extends InDyne’s Cape Canaveral Infrastructure O&M Services Contract
InDyne has received a $71.5 contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to continue the company’s infrastructure operations and maintenance services at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The Defense Department said Friday InDyne will continue to help the military branch manage the facilities, systems, equipment, utilities and infrastructure that support the 45th Space Wing and its mission […] More
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Space X’s Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Japanese Comms Satellite
SpaceX has launched a Space Systems Loral-built communications satellite for Japanese company SKY Perfect JSAT into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The U.S. Air Force‘s 45th Space Wing supported the JCSAT-16 payload launch Sunday from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral AF Station in Florida, the service branch said Monday. JCSAT-16 is designed to serve as a […] More
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Aerospace Corp Appoints Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Bolton as SVP
Aerospace Corporation has appointed Edward Bolton, a retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. and previous senior vice president of Aerospace Special Studies. to succeed Rand Fisher as systems planning, engineering and quality senior vice president. Bolton has been with the Air Force for 37 years and held a number of positions within the department, including deputy assistant secretary for […] More
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Centerra to Continue Fire, Emergency Mgmt Services at Cape Canaveral AF Station
Centerra Group has secured a five-year contract to provide fire protection and emergency medical services at a 15,000-acre U.S. Air Force base in Florida. The company said Wednesday it will continue to operate multiple fire stations as well as perform emergency response support for the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Centerra will also support all launch events at the site and respond to aircraft and vehicular incidents, structural […] More
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SpaceX Leases USAF Launch Complex as Future Landing Pad for Falcon Rockets
SpaceX has secured a five-year lease agreement with the U.S. Air Force‘s 45th Space Wing to construct a landing pad for reusable rocket boosters at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 13 in Florida. The Air Force said Tuesday that 45th Space Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Nina Armagno signed the agreement for SpaceX to repurpose LC-13 as a vertical-landing […] More