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Description: The first ground-based interceptor is lowered into its silo at the missile defense complex at Fort Greely, Alaska, July 22. The interceptor is designed to destroy incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles before they reach U.S. airspace.
Title: Interceptor Missile
Credit: http://osd.dtic.mil/news/Jul2004/n07232004_2004072304.html (direct link)
Author: United States Army
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