Vandenberg Tracking Station (VTS)

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The Vandenberg AFB Tracking Station (call sign: COOK) is a dual station which can communicate simultaneously with two satellites. It supports ballistic missile test and space launches from the Western Test Range at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Manned by 21 SOPS, 50th Space Wing.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_Satellite_Control_Network
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Coordinates:   34°49'27"N   120°30'13"W

Comments

  • 148 SOPS (CA ANG) actually operates the MILSTAR network 24/7 at this facility and has done so since 1948.
  • Since 1948? Okay.
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