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Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Readiness of U.S. Nuclear Force's Safe, Effective Deterrent

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time Nov. 5, 2024, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate that the U.S. ICBM fleet is ready, reliable and effective in leveraging dominance in an era of strategic competition. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma
VIRIN: 241105-X-BS524-1038.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

300.0 mm f/4.0

APERTURE

40/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/4000

ISO

1250

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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