Opening summary
The document titled "Dow Uap D49 Launch Summary February 2000" serves as a comprehensive registry of major launch operations from Vandenberg Air Force Base, covering a timeline from 1958 to 2000. This summary is meticulously organized, presenting launch data in chronological order, beginning with the first recorded launch on December 16, 1958. The information is categorized into two primary matrixes: one detailing annual launch summaries by booster and the other by command.
Additionally, the document includes a launch facility guide and a glossary to assist in understanding the various terms and acronyms used throughout. The summary specifically highlights the cumulative data associated with each launch vehicle, providing insights into the operational history of Vandenberg AFB. It is important to note that the cumulative numbers reported pertain exclusively to launches conducted from Vandenberg and do not account for operations at other locations, such as Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The document is periodically…