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USS Lake Erie launches a Standard Missile 3
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USS Lake Erie launches a Standard Missile 3
February 20, 2008 - The USS Lake Erie (CG-70) launches a Standard Missile-3 at a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite as it traveled in space at more than 17, 000 mph over the Pacific Ocean. The objective was to rupture the satellites fuel tank to dissipate the approximately 1, 000 pounds (453 kg) of hydrazine, a hazardous material which could pose a danger to people on earth, before it entered into earths atmosphere. The USS Lake Erie is an Aegis guided missile cruiser
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In this photo print, the USS Lake Erie (CG-70) takes center stage as it launches a Standard Missile 3 into space. The date was February 20,2008, and the mission was of utmost importance - to neutralize a non-functioning National Reconnaissance Office satellite that posed a potential threat to Earth. As the missile soared through the sky at an astonishing speed of over 17,000 mph above the vast Pacific Ocean, its target became clear - rupture the satellite's fuel tank and disperse approximately 1,000 pounds of hazardous hydrazine before it reentered our atmosphere. The USS Lake Erie stands proud as an Aegis guided missile cruiser equipped with advanced defense systems. Its vertical launch system, known as MK 41 or Mark 41, allows for precise firing capabilities against both surface and air targets. This powerful warship is part of the Ticonderoga class and plays a vital role in naval warfare. As smoke trails behind the missile's trajectory towards its intended destination in space, this image captures not only military might but also showcases cutting-edge technology employed by our armed forces. With no people visible in this color photograph taken during daylight hours by Stocktrek Images, it serves as a reminder of how crucial these defense measures are to protect our world from potential threats. This remarkable moment frozen in time represents action-packed combat scenarios where weapon systems like guided missiles play an essential role in safeguarding national security. It highlights the immense firepower possessed by naval vessels such as CG-70 while emphasizing their critical involvement in missile defense initiatives worldwide under Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System guidance.
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