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Summary
| Description | A long-range ground-based interceptor is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and performed as planned, successfully demonstrating performance of alternate divert thrusters for the system’s Exo-atmospheric 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. |
| Date | Taken on 28 January 2016, 21:57 UTC |
| Source | https://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/24483719380/ |
| Author | Leah Garton/Missile Defense Agency |
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Missile Defense Agency
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U.S. federal government
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This image, originally posted to Flickr , was reviewed on 20 September 2016 by the administrator or reviewer Moheen Reeyad , who confirmed that it was available on Flickr under the stated license on that date. |