A long-range ground-based interceptor is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., successfully evaluating performance of alternate divert thrusters for the system's Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle. This test, designated as Ground-based Midcourse Defense Controlled Test Vehicle-02+, was a planned non-intercept flight test. Data from this test will be used to improve the Ground-based Midcourse Defense element of the nation's Ballistic Missile Defense System.
Date Taken: | 01.28.2016 |
Date Posted: | 01.28.2016 20:47 |
Photo ID: | 2374079 |
VIRIN: | 160128-A-AO981-001 |
Resolution: | 4912x7360 |
Size: | 7.87 MB |
Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CA, US |
Web Views: | 267 |
Downloads: | 24 |
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