021121-N-0000X-006 Kauai, Hawaii (Nov. 21, 2002) -- The Aries ballistic missile target is seen through the infrared seeker of the developmental Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Kinetic Warhead moments before intercept at an altitude of approximately 500,000 feet. The target missile was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, while the intercept missile was launched from the Pearl Harbor-based Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). This was the third consecutive successful intercept by the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program and the first intercept during the
021121-N-0000X-006 Kauai, Hawaii (Nov. 21, 2002) -- The Aries ballistic missile target is seen through the infrared seeker of the developmental Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Kinetic Warhead moments before intercept at an altitude of approximately 500,000 feet. The target missile was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, while the intercept missile was launched from the Pearl Harbor-based Aegis cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70). This was the third consecutive successful intercept by the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program and the first intercept during the ascent phase of the target's flight. Navy photo. (RELEASED) US Navy 021121-N-0000X-006 he Aries ballistic missile target is seen through the infrared seeker of the developmental Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Kinetic Warhead moments before intercept
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