| 45th Weather Squadron | |
|---|---|
 45th Weather Squadron Patch | |
| Active | 1991--present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch |  United States Space Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Weather surveillance |
| Part of | Space Launch Delta 45 |
| Garrison/HQ | Patrick Space Force Base, Florida |
45th Weather Squadron (45 WS), 45th Operations Group (45 OG), Space Launch Delta 45, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida performs weather assessments for air and space operations; specifically, weather observations, forecasts, advisories, and warnings. It specialized in the weather assessments for the Space Shuttle launches at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.[1][2]
The 45 WS provides comprehensive weather data and specialized services for Space Force and NASA personnel, such as for flight safety, resource protection (i.e. ground building and equipment), pre-launch ground processing, day-of-launch for Shuttle and other rockets, post-launch, aviation, and special operations. These services are provided for more than 30 to 40 space launch countdowns per year for the Department of Defense (DOD), NASA, USAF, and commercial launch customers.[3]
- ^ USAF Wx Agency: The Observer, Vol. 51-4
- ^ "557th Weather Wing > Home". www.557weatherwing.af.mil.
- ^ AF Wx Agency: The Observer, Vol. 51-5