Kraig Pakulski / Monday, January 19, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Vandenberg Space Force Base Expands Sonic Boom Research as Launches Increase Along Central Coast As rocket launches become more frequent along California’s Central Coast, Vandenberg Space Force Base is expanding its ECOBOOM research program to better understand and reduce sonic booms that impact nearby […] The post Vandenberg Space Force Base Expands Sonic Boom Research as Launches Increase Along Central Coast appeared first on edhat. Previous Article Santa Barbara Community Members Warn of Risks Ahead of Offshore Drilling Plan Comment Deadline Next Article Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say Print 25 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.