High-resolution commercial Earth imaging satellite launched from CaliforniaVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A high-resolution commercial Earth-imaging satellite was launched into polar orbit Thursday. Wildfire on Vandenberg Air Force Base in Calif. 80 percent contained; no homes threatenedVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Authorities say a wildfire that has burned 450 acres of dry brush at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County is 80 percent contained. Wildfire on Vandenberg air base in Calif. 50 percent containedVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A wildfire that burned 350 acres of dry brush at Vandenberg Air Force Base was 50 percent contained Wednesday, authorities said. Wildfire forces evacuations on Vandenberg air base in Calif.; flames move toward homesVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A 300-acre wildfire prompted evacuations Wednesday at Vandenberg Air Force and was moving through dry brush in the direction of homes, authorities said. Air Force tests Minuteman missile, fired from California coast to Pacific targetVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Air Force says it has successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile from a California base, firing it to targets in the Pacific Ocean. Experimental missile defense satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force BaseVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Department of Defense officials say an experimental satellite for the U.S. missile defense program has been successfully launched. |