Looks like we might eventually need a thread for Starship Vandeberg....
SPACEX: The U.S. Space Force issued a request for information on December 29th, inviting commercial companies including SpaceX to develop and operate a new launch site at Space Launch Complex 14 (SLC-14) on the southern tip of Vandenberg Space Force Base.
This is an undeveloped area several kilometers from existing infrastructure with a nearby rail line 600 meters away. The site targets Heavy and/or Super Heavy launch vehicles capable of 20,000 to and exceeding 50,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit.
They are prioritizing providers with financial maturity, new vehicles lacking existing Vandenberg sites, unique capabilities like point-to-point transportation or payload return, and technical readiness for operations within five years of a lease.
In other words, characteristics that of Starship.
Responses must detail safety measures to minimize impacts on other launches, with submissions due within 30 days. Any lease requires safety analysis and environmental review.
The initiative aims to enable larger military satellites, rapid response in emergencies, enhanced resilience, diversified portfolios, and faster constellation reconstitution, positioning SLC-14 as the most viable location for such large-scale programs.