The test launch was in support of a re-entry vehicle for a U.S. ICBM program under development, called the LGM-35A Sentinel, which is illustrated here. (Image credit: Air Force)
Warzone/The Drive: Reentry Vehicle Test For America’s New ICBM Failed Just After Launch
The launch was intended to test the Mk21A reentry vehicle that will carry the Mk87-1 nuclear warhead on the Minuteman III ICBM’s replacement.
Late last night an unarmed test of the Air Force’s new Mk 21A intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) reentry vehicle quickly ended with an explosion 11 seconds after launch at Vandenberg Space Force base in California.
Nobody was injured, but the failure is a setback for the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM program that is intended to replace the aging LGM-30 Minuteman III.
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WNU Editor: This has not been a good week for the Pentagon. This follows a hypersonic missile test failure just a few days ago .... Latest US hypersonic test fails after 'anomaly' during first full flight test (CNN).
ICBM Test Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch At Vandenberg Space Force Base In California
Rocket explodes moments after launch from California base -- AP
Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test -- Military Times
Minotaur rocket explodes shortly after launching on test mission for US military -- Space.com
ICBM test rocket explodes seconds after launch -- The Hill
Rocket explodes moments after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base -- CBS
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