U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Abigail Ryan, 2nd Range Operations Squadron range operations commander, monitors range data in preparation for the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission, from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026. Range operations commanders ensure optimum configuration and performance of tracking, telemetry, communications, data analysis and meteorological assets at the Vandenberg spaceport and test range. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)
| Date Taken: | 01.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.30.2026 15:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9501000 |
| VIRIN: | 260129-X-DW038-1003 |
| Resolution: | 5162x3441 |
| Size: | 2.72 MB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 9 |
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