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What will the US government state as the purpose of the Minuteman III ICBM test by November 30, 2024?
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United States Air Force•Minuteman III•Vandenberg Space Force Base•Santa Barbara•California•Pacific Time
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US to Test Hypersonic Minuteman III ICBM Tonight After Polls Close from California Base
Nov 5, 2024, 08:06 PM
The United States Air Force is scheduled to conduct a test launch of an unarmed LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara, California, between 11:01 pm and 5:01 am Pacific Time tonight, shortly after election polls close. Operated by the Air Force Global Strike Command, the Minuteman III is a nuclear-capable missile that has been in service for over six decades and is capable of reaching speeds of approximately 15,000 mph (Mach 23), allowing it to reach anywhere in the world in less than an hour. The test is part of routine evaluations to verify the readiness and accuracy of the country's nuclear deterrent. Some sources suggest the timing is intended to send a message of strength during a time of political transition.
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