APRIL 29, 2026 – Leaders reopened the historic runway known as the Skid Strip this week after a two-year, large-scale renovation, marking a new era for one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure supporting U.S. space launch capabilities. About 60 leaders from Space Launch Delta 45 gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the project’s completion on April 21. The renovation transformed the previously aging runway into a modern, …
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