GMD test this morning

By Jason Sherman / December 11, 2023 at 8:27 AM

The Defense Department plans to conduct a test of the homeland ballistic missile defense system today, launching a Ground-based Interceptor from Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA this morning.

The unit executing the launch on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency, Space Launch Delta 30, announced the planned test is set for between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

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