2nd Space Launch Squadron

2nd Space Launch Squadron
Titan IV ready to launch
Active1990-2005, 2019-present[1]
Country United States
Branch United States Space Force
RoleLaunch control
Motto(s)Rising Stars (approved 24 May 1995)[2]
DecorationsAir Force Outstanding Unit Award
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Andrew Singleton
Notable
commanders
David D. Thompson
Insignia
2nd Space Launch Squadron emblem (approved 15 January 1991)[2]

The 2nd Space Launch Squadron is an active United States Space Force unit. It is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and was reactivated in July 2019 with the merger of the 4th Space Launch Squadron and the 1st Air and Space Test Squadron.

  1. ^ Hanah Abercrombie (August 15, 2019). "2nd SLS reactivated following squadron merger". 30th Space Wing Public Affairs Office. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Endicott, p. 330