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    GM CTV-02+ flight test [Image 1 of 3]

    GM CTV-02+ flight test

    VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CA, UNITED STATES

    01.28.2016

    Photo by Leah Garton 

    Missile Defense Agency

    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.

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    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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