A Merritt Island company has secured a $250 million contract with the U.S. Space Force to design and build a spacecraft processing center at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. All Points Logistics, which also operates a similar facility under development at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, will construct the California site on land leased from Space Launch Delta 30. The facility, expected to open in mid-2029, will handle spacecraft processing, integration, fueling, and encapsulation ahead of launches.
The new center is part of a broader push to increase launch capacity at Vandenberg, which is projected to surpass last year’s record of 71 space launch and missile tests. The base’s current pace is its highest since the 1970s. All Points Logistics President Phil Monkress said the California complex—potentially 500,000 square feet—will support military, commercial, and civil space missions, including NASA’s lunar programs. The company is also developing a similar facility at Kennedy Space Center, though that project remains under construction.
Monkress emphasized the facility’s role in the Space Force’s mission, referencing the “Golden Dome of America” as a priority. He noted the center will handle a mix of activities, though specifics about commercial partnerships are not yet public. The project is still in the planning phase, with construction expected to begin after finalizing lease agreements and design details.
Space Force Col. Dan Highlander highlighted the importance of the contract in a July 29 press release, stating that launch capabilities are critical to national security. The Vandenberg site will help ensure the U.S. maintains strategic advantages in space. The facility’s completion will add to the Space Coast’s growing role in the space industry, with Brevard County already hosting key infrastructure for both military and commercial launches.