U.S. Navy Shoots Down Defunct Satellite in Successful Test

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02.23.2008

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U.S. Navy Capt. Randall M. Hendrickson, commanding officer of the USS Lake Erie, describes the successful launch of a Standard Missile-3 at a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite as it traveled in space at more than 17,000 mph over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 23, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

• Date Taken: 02.23.2008
• Date Posted: 07.03.2025 21:08
• Photo ID: 9156613
• VIRIN: 080223-D-D0439-6296
• Resolution: 5120x3407
• Size: 5.11 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)