Two-Stage GBI Test, June 6, 2010

On June 6th, 2010 a two-staged Ground Base Interceptor (GBI) was launched out of silo LF-24 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. This was the first test launch of the two-stage GBI variant. The test at Vandenberg AFB validated the mature design of the two-stage GBI and tested the divert capability and other important data elements on the exoatmospheric kill vehicle placed on top of the missile.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• june 6
• 2010
• 6/6/10
• 6.6.10
• ground-based interceptor
• GBI
• missile
• missile defense
• missile test
• vandenberg airforce base
• missile defense agency
• MDA
• MDAA

[kogOUTLAW831]

if that was near pismo beach i sean i take off live it went north west and i think the launch time was around 4:30