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MINOTAUR I ROCKET LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

A Minotaur I rocket carrying an unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 11:01 p.m. June 17, 2024. After attaining full operational capability, the Mk21A RV will be integrated on the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. The Mk21A program is currently in early development and overseen by the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Kadielle
VIRIN: 240617-X-XI961-1074.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.94 MB
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NIKON D850

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110/10

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445/10

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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MINOTAUR I ROCKET LAUNCHES FROM VSFB

A Minotaur I rocket carrying an unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., at 11:01 p.m. June 17, 2024. After attaining full operational capability, the Mk21A RV will be integrated on the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system. The Mk21A program is currently in early development and overseen by the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kadielle Shaw)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Kadielle
VIRIN: 240617-X-XI961-1074.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.94 MB
Additional Details

CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

N/A

APERTURE

110/10

SHUTTERSPEED

445/10

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.