Successful Minuteman 3 Launch

NUKEWARS

File photo of a Minuteman 3 launch

Vandenberg AFB (SPX) Sep 20, 2004
An unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from North Vandenberg at 1:01 a.m. September 15.

The purpose of the launch was to verify the continued reliability and accuracy of the Minuteman 3 ICBM force.

Operations crewmembers from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., led by Capt. Bernie Isenberg, launched the missile under the direction of the 576th Flight Test Squadron here. Capt. Jerry Buchanan, 576th FLTS, was the launch director.

Col. Frank Gallegos, 30th Space Wing Commander, was the spacelift commander. The mission director was Lt. Col. Don Hale, 576th FLTS operations officer. Members of the 576th FLTS installed tracking, telemetry and command destruct systems on the missile to collect data and meet safety requirements.

The missile's three unarmed re-entry vehicles will travel approximately 4,200 miles in about 30 minutes, hitting a pre-determined target at the Kwajalein Missile Range in the western chain of the Marshall Islands. The nation's ICBMs are a key component of global stability - a safe, secure and affordable weapon system that delivers deterrence.

NUKEWARS

ATK Delivers First Minuteman III Motor Set Ahead Of Schedule

Minneapolis MN (SPX) Aug 17, 2004
ATK has delivered the first ship set of second and third stage rocket motors for the Minuteman III Propulsion Replacement Program (PRP) more than two weeks ahead of schedule. The ship set, targeted for delivery by July 9, was delivered to ICBM prime contractor Northrop Grumman on June 23.

Thanks for being here; We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain. With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords. Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year. If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Contributor $5 Billed Once credit card or paypal		SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter $5 Billed Monthly paypal only

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2016 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.