Comments on: A photo tour of Vandenberg Air Force Base

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Wed, 06 May 2015 16:17:43 +0000

In reply to Steve Tullino. Hi Steve, And thank you for your hospitality. I'd love to come back anytime to give another lecture, especially if we could schedule something around the time of the SpaceX launch abort test! :) The AIAA Distinguished Lecturer manual lists a number of additional lectures I can give, or I can even do a new one for you if you want. There is, as you know, a lot to talk about, when it comes to space.

By: Steve Tullino

Steve Tullino — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:42:05 +0000

In reply to Robert Zimmerman. Indeed, it is Launch Complex 576A-3, formerly an Atlas D/E/F pad, and as you mentioned, was last used for the AMROC/ABRES. Again, thank you for visiting us! People are STILL talking about your lecture.

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 16:12:46 +0000

In reply to RH. Ah yes, while we were there Steve mentioned AMROC as well, but I wasn't taking notes and forgot. Either way, 1989 is more than a quarter century ago, a long time since that launchpad was used.

By: RH

RH — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:21:35 +0000

I think your first picture is ABRES-A3, which was last used in 1989 by AMROC for their SET-1 launch attempt.

By: mt noise

mt noise — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:55:17 +0000

Thank you as well!

By: D.K. Williams

D.K. Williams — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:48:47 +0000

I was stationed at Vandy in the 70’s. Fond memories. Thank you, Bob.

By: t-dub

t-dub — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:22:15 +0000

Robert, thank you for taking the time to post this. A fascinating look into another world.