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FTG-12 GROUND-BASED INTERCEPTOR LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

A Ground-based Interceptor, an element of the overall Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023, at 6:38 a.m. PT, by Space Launch Delta 30 Guardians, Airmen and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The test demonstrated the ability of the GMD’s capability to engage threats faster and provides the commander of USNORTHCOM the capability to engage and destroy intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile threats to the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw
VIRIN: 231211-F-XI961-1010.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G

APERTURE

1000/100

SHUTTERSPEED

10/2000

ISO

3200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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