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Minuteman III ICBM Test Launch Set For Today

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

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Minuteman III ICBM Test Launch Set For Today

The Air Force is set to test launch today a Minuteman III ICBM between 6:01 and 12:01 p.m. EST from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., according to the service. The Air Force test launches a Minuteman III ICBM in September 2010. Photo: Air Force. The missile’s unarmed single re-entry vehicle is expected to travel approximately 4,190 miles to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Data collected will further validate and verify the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy of the Minuteman III weapon system while providing…

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