Space Launch Delta 45

Today, Florida congressional staff members visited Cape Canaveral SFS to learn about ongoing construction efforts aimed at increasing launch cadence 👷 To read more about the visit, click ➡️ #USSF #SLD45 #EasternRange #SpaceCoast

Leadership at new heights ✈️ SNCO Summit attendees took professional development to the skies, sitting on the open ramp of a 39th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II during a flight over Patrick SFB. #SNCOsummit #Leadership #AirForce #C130 #CombatKingII #PatrickSFB

🚨 GUARDIAN ARENA IV IS ALMOST HERE 🚨 Watch as competitors take on the Space Force's most demanding competition at Patrick SFB December 6–7 🫲😝🫴 The countdown is on, and you won’t want to miss it! 🔥 #USSF #SpaceForce #GuardianArenaIV #SemperSupra

🔄 🚀 Launch Pad Playback 🚀 🔄 SLD 45 supported this morning’s Falcon 9 Bandwagon-5 launch, demonstrating the rapid-response capabilities and operational flexibility of the #EasternRange 🌎 2026 Launch Count: 6️⃣ 0️⃣ @usspaceforce I @ussf_ssc

🇺🇸 A proud moment on the court! 🏀 The Space Launch Delta 45 Honor Guard had the distinct honor of presenting the colors at the Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat basketball game at the Kia Center last week. #SLD45 #HonorGuard #PatrickSFB #ProudToServe

SLD 45 invited government, industry and utility partners to base for a full-day forum on the Spaceport of the Future initiative, which will prepare the Eastern Range for the future of spaceflight. 🌐 Read more about it ➡️

🔁 🚀 Launch Pad Playback 🚀 🔁 SLD 45 supported one launch in the last week: •Falcon 9 CRS-35 The launch transported more than 6,300 pounds of cargo to the @iss including multiple science experiments to improve human health. 2026 Launch Count: 5️⃣ 9️⃣ @usspaceforce @ussf_ssc

Connecting the Coasts Members of the 2nd Range Operations Squadron from Vandenberg Space Force Base recently visited Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to meet with their counterparts in the 1st Range Operations Squadron. Read more about it here ➡️ :

🔁 🚀 Launch Pad Playback 🚀 🔁 SLD 45 supported two launches last week: •Falcon 9 Crew-13 •Falcon Heavy NROL-97 Fun Fact: The @USSpaceForce can conduct multiple launches from the #EasternRange in one day! These 2 were 13 hours apart! 2026 Launch Count: 5️⃣ 8️⃣ @USSF_SSC

🍾 We had a BALL celebrating 250 years of America! 🇺🇸 For those of you who missed it, here are some photos from Team Patrick and Team Cape's Joint Ball last week 🕺 Check out all the memories from this year’s Joint Ball below 👇 :

🚀 Another quarter of innovation and mission success In the third quarter of 2026, the #EasternRange supported 13 launches. Launch after launch, Cape Canaveral remains the busiest and most important spaceport on the planet 🗺️ #SpaceCoast #SemperSupra #PremierGatewaytoSpace

🚀 Welcome Back! 🚀 SLD 45 was honored to welcome the new CSO, General Douglas Schiess. He outlined his three vital Lines of Effort driving the @USSpaceForce into the future: 🛡️ Forge the Guardian Ethos ⚡ Arm and Grow the Guardian Force 🌐 Integrate Guardian Power at Scale

Did you know there are weapons in space? We aren't talking about orbital assets, we're talking about the absolute powerhouses on our roster 😤 Congratulations to the Launch Titans, the official SLD 45 team for Guardian Arena IV, hosted right here at Patrick Space Force Base!

✈️ Happy 79th Birthday to the @usairforce ✈️ SLD 45 would not be able to tackle the mission at a historical pace without the efforts of our Air Force teammates. Enjoy some cake and keep on flying, fixing, and fighting! Here's to another year of Aiming High!

At this year’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, SLD 45’s commander, Col. Brian Chatman, spoke about the future of space launch from the Eastern Range. Space launch is a collaborative effort that brings together commercial, private and federal entities to achieve mission success.

🔁 🚀 Launch Pad Playback 🚀 🔁 The #EasternRange supported one launch in the last week, but it was historic! •Falcon 9 MPOWER-F When this mission lifted off from SLC 40 at CCSFS, it marked the 700th launch of a Falcon rocket! 2026 Launch Count: 5️⃣ 6️⃣

🏍️ Vroom Vroom 🏍️ SLD 45 recently conducted a mentorship motorcycle ride designed to sharpen skills and share knowledge across generations of riders. Events like these help to ensure every rider has the knowledge and confidence to make it home safely.

🇺🇸 Never forget 🇺🇸 25 years later, Sept. 11, 2001, remains a day etched into the history of the United States. SLD 45 held a ceremony to honor those whose lives were lost as well as the first responders who ran toward danger to save others.

By day, 1st Lt. Sara Scrapchansky is a United States Space Force range operations commander. On the field, she plays for the Department of the Air Force rugby team. From the #EasternRange to the rugby field, this Guardian stays mission-ready!

Qualifiers for Guardian Arena IV are OVER! 🔥 Stay tuned to find out who will be representing teams across the @USSpaceForce at Guardian Arena IV 👀 #GuardianArenaIV #SpaceForce #SSC #WarriorEthos