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    GM CTV-02+ flight test [Image 3 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 20:46
    Photo ID: 2374083
    VIRIN: 160128-A-AO981-003
    Resolution: 2093x3146
    Size: 597.43 KB
    Location: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CA, US

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