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STS-42 was a NASA Space Shuttle Discovery mission with the Spacelab module. Liftoff was originally scheduled for 8:45 EST (13:45 UTC) on January 22, 1992, but the launch was delayed due to weather constraints. Discovery successfully lifted off an hour later at 9:52:33 EST (14:52:33 UTC) on her 14th flight. [1]
Cloud Imperium Games' other title in development, Squadron 42, a single-player campaign set in the Star Citizen universe, is still in development with an estimated release date of 2026, having been feature-complete and in the polish phase since 2024 [20]
The United States Air Force's 4th Space Launch Squadron was a space launch unit located at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. It was active at Vandenberg from 1994 to 1998 and again from 2003 to 2019. It launched various satellites into orbit from the complex of launch pads at Vandenberg.
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California: 2nd Range Operations Squadron (2 ROPS) Vandenberg Space Force Base, California: 2nd Space Launch Squadron (2 SLS) Vandenberg Space Force Base, California: Space Launch Delta 45 1st Range Operations Squadron (1 ROPS) Patrick Space Force Base, Florida: 5th Space Launch Squadron (5 SLS) Patrick Space Force ...
The first airmen of the 6591st Support Squadron arrived on 15 February, before the official transfer, and found the base in rough shape. World War II-era buildings were dilapidated, and roads needed extensive repair. Over the next two years, launch and control facilities emerged, old structures were renovated, and new housing was built.
Squadron Code Callsign/Nickname Assigned Aircraft Operational Assignment Administrative Assignment Strike Fighter Squadron 2: VFA-2 Bounty Hunters F/A-18F Super Hornet: Carrier Air Wing Two: Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (COMSTRKFIGHTWINGPAC) Strike Fighter Squadron 14: VFA-14 Tophatters F/A-18E Super Hornet: Carrier Air Wing Nine
On Christmas Eve, the 30th Bombardment Group and the 2d Reconnaissance Squadron arrived from New Orleans Army Airbase, Louisiana, for crew training. On 23 July 1942, the Muroc Bombing and Gunnery Range, Muroc Lake, California, was designated as a separate post (Exempted Status). [9] The name of the facility at the time was "Army Air Base, Muroc ...
The first operational launch of an Atlas missile by the Strategic Air Command was conducted from 576A-2 by the 576th Strategic Missile Squadron on September 9, 1959. It impacted 4,480 nautical miles (8,300 km) away, near Wake Island. [3] The first Atlas F launch at Vandenberg took place from 576-E on 1 August 1962. [4]