Falcon 9 PAZ launched from Vandenberg Published Feb. 22, 2018 30th Space Wing Public Affairs VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Team Vandenberg successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a PAZ payload from Space Launch Complex-4 here, Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6:17 a.m. PST. Col. Greg Wood, 30th Space Wing vice commander, was the space launch commander. "This launch was a testament to the hard work of Team Vandenberg, SpaceX and Spain," said Wood. "I am proud of everyone involved that continues to pave the way for our nation's access to space." For questions about the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, please contact John Taylor, SpaceX communications director at +1 (310) 363-6703.