Captured at launch in Mojave, California, this early test vehicle flight was conducted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Dillon Pierce as part of his doctoral dissertation research to validate core autopilot controller functionality and demonstrate the rapid, iterative development approach later reflected in the Naval Postgraduate School, Office of Naval Research sponsored Tactical Missile Innovation Challenge. (Courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 04.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2026 15:10 |
| Photo ID: | 9596410 |
| VIRIN: | 260402-N-UT641-1001 |
| Resolution: | 1920x1080 |
| Size: | 339.84 KB |
| Location: | MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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