The 45th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team conducts a counter improvised explosive device training for local law enforcement agencies at U.S. Space Force Malabar Annex, Fla., June 23, 2022. The training enhanced interoperability with local bomb squads and allowed the teams to share knowledge and tactics with each other. (U.S. Space Force video by Bobby Forman)
Space Launch Delta 45 takes a leap in innovation, thanks to The Forge, by becoming home to two Ghost Robotic Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Q-UGV). With the addition of the Q-UGV’s, several tasks will be made automated by the additional detection and alert capability, allowing defenders more time to become proficient while enhancing our security as we take this next step into the future.
The 1st Range Operations Squadron (1 ROPS) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set to support approximately 65 launches in 2022, an approximate 130% increase from the prior three years.
The 1 ROPS mission on the Eastern Range is to provide world class range services to launch customers such as SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, Astra, Relativity, and many others.
