2d Space Launch Squadron

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unit_name= 2d Space Launch Squadron


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dates= 19xx-2005
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The United States Air Force's 2d Space Launch Squadron (2 SLS) was a space lift unit located at Vandenberg AFB, California. It was deactivated after the last Titan IV launch in 2005.

Mission

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. [http://www.afa.org/magazine/July1998/0798world.asp Air Force Association: "Two Space Squadrons Merge"]

Previous designations

* 2d Space Launch Squadron (11 Sep 1990 - 2005)

AssignmentsRogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0

* 30th Space Wing (19 Nov 1991 - 2005)
* Western Space and Missile Center (1 Oct 1990 - 19 Nov 1991)

Bases stationed

*Vandenberg AFB, California (1 Oct 1990-Present)

Aircraft & Missiles OperatedWorld Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3

*Atlas E
*Atlas IIAS
*Titan IV (???)
*Titan II (1 Oct 1990-Present)

Decorations

* [http://wwa.afpc.randolph.af.mil/AwardsNet/SearchUnitAwards.aspx?Mode=Graphics Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)]
**1 Nov 1991 - 30 Sep 1993

References

External links

* [http://www.vandenberg.af.mil Vandenberg Air Force Base]