Edhat Staff
Update by Vandenberg Air Force Base
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 1:13 a.m. Pacific Time from north Vandenberg.
Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision authority.
“Here at the 30th Space Wing, we are committed to providing robust range support, which contributes to mission assurance for our partner, Air Force Global Strike Command,” Mastalir said. “The Western Range is a critical part of the ICBM test and evaluation program, which lends to the credibility of our Nation’s strategic deterrent. Our Airmen can be very proud of their contributions to the security of our country.”
By edhat staff
Vandenberg Air Force Base has scheduled a Minuteman III test launch on Wednesday morning, reports KEYT.
Air Force Global Strike Command will launch an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile to test the preparedness and effectiveness of the launch program.
The launch is scheduled to take place between 1:13 a.m. and 7:13 a.m.
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