Crucial NMD test misses; booster failure responsible
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A long-awaited test of the US missile defense system has failed because a main element, the exoatmospheric kill vehicle, failed to detach from its booster. The Pentagon says more flight tests are needed.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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Mixed results in U.S. TMD tests
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The United States tests in July 2000 of its theater missile defense systems were mixed with two successes and one failure. These TMD systems are being developed to protect field and naval forces.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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News and negotiations: crucuial NMD test misses; booster failure responsible
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An overview of the performance failure of the proposed limited national defense systems high profile element, the exoatmospheric kill vehicle, in its much-awaited test on July 8 is presented.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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