A Trident II (D-5X3) ballistic missile rests on a flat pad moments before being launched during the third developmental test flight of the system. The missile is designed for submerged firing from the ninth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine TENNESSEE (SSBN-734) and all subsequent submarines in its class. (First view in a series of five). Base: Cape Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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