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    Unarmed Minuteman III Test Launch Validates Reliablity and Accuracy of ICBM Force

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    Unarmed Minuteman III Test Launch Validates Reliablity and Accuracy of ICBM Force

    VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    11.05.2025

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman 

    Space Launch Delta 30   

    An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 01:35 a.m Pacific Time Nov. 5, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM systems require regular testing to verify system performance and identify any potential issues. Data gathered from Glory Trip 254 helps to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of the ICBM force.(U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

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    Date Taken: 11.05.2025
    Date Posted: 11.05.2025 07:38
    Photo ID: 9378851
    VIRIN: 251105-X-PR456-1001
    Resolution: 4974x3553
    Size: 2.3 MB
    Location: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US

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